- draper drap·er n Brit
- ['dreɪpə(r)]
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draper drap·er n Brit
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draper — drap•er [[t]ˈdreɪ pər[/t]] n. brit. 1) clo a dealer in cloth; retail merchant or clerk who sells piece goods 2) clo tex a retail merchant or clerk who sells clothing and dry goods • Etymology: 1325–75; ME < AF; OF drapier; see drape er … From formal English to slang
draper — /dray peuhr/, n. Brit. 1. a dealer in cloth; a retail merchant or clerk who sells piece goods. 2. a retail merchant or clerk who sells clothing and dry goods. [1325 75; ME < AF; OF drapier, equiv. to drap cloth + ier IER2; see ER2] * * * (as used … Universalium
draper — noun Brit. dated a person who sells textile fabrics. Origin ME: from OFr. drapier, from drap cloth … English new terms dictionary
drapery — drap•er•y [[t]ˈdreɪ pə ri[/t]] n. pl. er•ies 1) coverings, hangings, clothing, etc., of fabric, esp. as arranged in loose, graceful folds 2) fur Usu., draperies. long curtains, often of heavy fabric 3) the draping or arranging of hangings,… … From formal English to slang
drapery — n. (pl. ies) 1 clothing or hangings arranged in folds. 2 (often in pl.) a curtain or hanging. 3 Brit. cloth; textile fabrics. 4 Brit. the trade of a draper. 5 the arrangement of clothing in sculpture or painting. Etymology: ME f. OF draperie f.… … Useful english dictionary
drapery — draperied, adj. /dray peuh ree/, n., pl. draperies. 1. coverings, hangings, clothing, etc., of fabric, esp. as arranged in loose, graceful folds. 2. Often, draperies. long curtains, usually of heavy fabric and often designed to open and close… … Universalium
