milliners
- Scope note
- Refers to people, often women, who make articles of female apparel, particularly hats or other headgear. In older usage, the term may refer to vendors of apparel and luxury items, including hats, ribbons, gloves, and cutlery; the term originally referred to the city of Milan, Italy, which was the source of fine headgear known as "Milan bonnets" and other luxury items.
- Date of creation: 18-Nov-2024
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024