1. A dealer in
small wares, as tapes, pins, needles, and thread; also, a hatter.
2. A dealer in drapery goods of various descriptions, as laces, silks, trimmings,
etc.
(primarily
british)
"The haberdasher heapeth wealth by hats."
Customer: "hello guvn'r. I needs a
cap"
Haberdasher: "good day sir. Might i intrest u in this
fine 8/4" lambskin
cap?"
Customer: "Blimey, 'tis a fine hat. I shall purchasae it. How much, whot whot?