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?