noun

milliner

Milliner (noun) means a person who sells (women's) apparel, accessories, and other decorative goods, especially those originally manufactured in Milan.

noun

A person who sells (women's) apparel, accessories, and other decorative goods, especially those originally manufactured in Milan.

A person involved in the design, manufacture, or sale of hats for women.

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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.

Rhymes for milliner

miner diner liner finer niner Tiner shiner joiner whiner Rainer Reiner Weiner

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of milliner?

"milliner" (noun) means a person who sells (women's) apparel, accessories, and other decorative goods, especially those originally manufactured in Milan.

What are the different meanings of milliner?

"milliner" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person who sells (women's) apparel, accessories, and other decorative goods, especially those originally manufactured in Milan; 2. A person involved in the design, manufacture, or sale of hats for women.