draper

/ˈdɹeɪ.pə(ɹ)/

DɹEꞮ · pə(ɹ) (2 syllables)

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Definition

One who sells cloths; a dealer in cloths; a textile merchant.

Etymology

From Middle English draper, from Anglo-Norman draper, from Old French drapier, from drap + -ier.

Example Sentences

  • "[S]uch was the aberration of mind attending converse with a successful draper."
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