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haberdasher

1. a dealer in notions (mostly British)
2. a dealer in men's clothing and accessories (espeacially hats)
Kramer: Our eyes met across the crowded hat store. I, a customer, and she a coquettish haberdasher. Oh, I pursued and she withdrew, then she pursued and I withdrew, and so we danced. I burned for her, much like the burning during urination that I would experience soon afterwards...
haberdasher by Timato Five April 3, 2005

haberdasher

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?
haberdasher by faggo delux February 19, 2005

rectal haberdashery 

Complex term used to describe an asshat, typically so the asshat standing in front of you doesn't understand what you said.
You: Hey, look at that fine example of rectal haberdashery holding up the line.
Asshat: Rectal what? Was that a compliment?
rectal haberdashery by rm_you November 3, 2005

copping haberdashery 

that outfit best suited for obtaining a lady for the evening.
"So I slid into my copping haberdashery and gave way to the original jones, sex."

african american haberdasher 

A person of African descent now living in the united states, who makes a living by selling clothing articles.
"Which of the following best represents Mr. Griffin? Problem drinker, or African American haberdasher?"

haberdashery

(n.) A noun relating to foolish and absurd acts often committed in a social setting, but may occur in private as well. While the origin of these shenanigans dates back to traveling salesmen selling men’s clothing in 17th century England, over time it has become more widely used to describe the aforementioned types of acts. Alcoholic beverages are a popular catalyst to the occurrence of such foolishness.
See also the synonyms: tomfoolery, hooliganism, and buffoonery
Common misspellings include: "haberdashary", "habardashery", and "fred"
The woman scoffed, but knew her fiancé’s drunken haberdashery would be limited to the night of his bachelor party only.
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