draper

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a dealer in fabrics and sewing materials (and sometimes in clothing and drygoods)

Etymology

From Middle English draper, from Anglo-Norman draper, from Old French drapier, from drap + -ier.

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