Well attestedFrom the people of the place
milliner
noun · first attested 16th century
The hatmaker is a Milanese, spelling aside.
A maker or seller of women's hats.
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- Relationship
- From the people of the place
- Confidence
- Well attestedThe place link is the standard scholarly account.
- Attested
- 16th century
- Part of speech
- noun
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Milan
- In English
milliner
English milliner began as a word for a trader in goods from Milan, then narrowed to fine dress accessories and finally to hats alone.
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