noun
milliner
Milliner (noun) means someone who sells women's clothing, accessories and other decorative items, originally goods made in Milan.
noun
1
Someone who sells women's clothing, accessories and other decorative items, originally goods made in Milan.
2
Someone who designs, makes or sells women's hats.
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Etymology
The noun is a variant of Milaner (“(obsolete) inhabitant or native of Milan”) (referring to the importation and sale of women’s apparel, etc., made in Milan: see noun sense 1), from Late Middle English Milener, Miloner (“native of Milan”), from Milan + -er(e) (suffix denoting an inhabitant or resident). The verb is derived from the noun.
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What is the meaning of milliner?
"milliner" (noun) means someone who sells women's clothing, accessories and other decorative items, originally goods made in Milan.
What is another word for milliner?
Other words for "milliner" include hatmaker, modiste, hatter.
What are the different meanings of milliner?
"milliner" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who sells women's clothing, accessories and other decorative items, originally goods made in Milan; 2. Someone who designs, makes or sells women's hats.
