milliner

noun

mil·​li·​ner ˈmi-lə-nər How to pronounce milliner (audio)
: a person who designs, makes, trims, or sells women's hats

Examples of milliner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Additionally, the milliner works to use every ounce of fabric sourced for her designs, which are reworn and passed down through generations. Morgan Evans, Vogue, 4 May 2024 Though the craft of hat making has dwindled in recent decades, Moore is among a group of milliners still passionate about the work. Morgan Evans, Vogue, 4 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for milliner 

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Word History

Etymology

irregular from Milan, Italy; from the importation of women's finery from Italy in the 16th century

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of milliner was in 1530

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“Milliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milliner. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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milliner

noun
mil·​li·​ner ˈmil-ə-nər How to pronounce milliner (audio)
: a person who designs, makes, trims, or sells women's hats

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