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The exact definition of haberdasher depends on the locale. In the United States , it is primarily used for a person who sells men's clothing accessories. In the British Isles , it is more common to hear this word in reference to someone who sells buttons, thread, ribbons, Drapery , etc. Early usage of the term "haberdasher" refers to a retailer of many accessories, including Sword s, Horn s, Mousetrap s, and Crucifix es. The term may come from the Anglo-Norman word ''hapertas'', meaning petty wares. FAMOUS HABERDASHERS
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