First Known Use: 1530
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milliner
noun mil·li·ner \ˈmi-lə-nər\
: a person who designs, makes, or sells women's hats
Full Definition of MILLINER
: a person who designs, makes, trims, or sells women's hats
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Origin of MILLINER
irregular from Milan, Italy; from the importation of women's finery from Italy in the 16th century
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milliner
noun mil·li·ner \ˈmi-lə-nər\
Definition of MILLINER for Kids
: a person who makes, decorates, or sells women's hats
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