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Clothier

/ˈkloʊ.ðɪər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person or business that makes, sells, or deals in clothing.

    "The clothier provided a wide range of custom suits for the wedding season."
  2. 2

    A tailor or someone who specializes in the design and creation of garments.

    "He visited the local clothier to have his suit tailored for a perfect fit."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'clothier' originates from Middle English 'clohtier', derived from the Old English 'clāþ', meaning cloth. It historically referred to a person who made or sold cloth and garments, evolving to denote a tailor or clothing merchant in contemporary usage.

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