milliner

mil·li·ner

M0302700 (mĭl′ə-nər)n. One that makes, trims, designs, or sells hats.

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[Probably alteration of Middle English Milener, native of Milan, from Milanthe source of goods such as bonnets and lace.]

milliner

(ˈmɪlɪnə) n (Clothing & Fashion) a person who makes or sells women's hats[C16: originally Milaner, a native of Milan, at that time famous for its fancy goods]

mil•li•ner

(ˈmɪl ə nər)

n. a person who creates or sells hats for women. [1520–30; orig. a dealer in goods from Milan; see -er¹]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

milliner - someone who makes and sells hats hatmaker, hatter, modistemaker, shaper - a person who makes thingsmerchandiser, merchant - a businessperson engaged in retail trade

Translations

modista