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draper
This term evokes a traditional, small-scale retail environment, often associated with 19th and early 20th-century commerce. It carries a connotation of specialized craftsmanship and personalized service, where the seller possesses deep knowledge of fabric weights, weaves, and textures.
In modern English, the word is largely archaic or used in historical contexts, as the role of the specialized cloth merchant has been absorbed by larger department stores and textile boutiques. It describes a specific trade rather than a general clothing retailer.
Meanings
Examples
The local draper had a wide selection of silk and wool.
I need to visit the draper to buy some linen for the new curtains.
My great-grandfather worked as a draper in a small village shop.
Could the draper suggest a fabric that is durable yet lightweight?
The draper carefully unfolded the bolt of velvet on the counter.
He was a successful draper who expanded his business across the city.
I wonder if the draper still stocks that specific shade of crimson.