milliner

[ mil-uh-ner ]

noun

1. a person who designs, makes, or sells hats for women.

milliner

/ ˈmɪlɪnə /

noun

1. a person who makes or sells women's hats

Word History and Origins

Origin of milliner¹

First recorded in 1520–30; variant of obsolete Milaner “native of Milan, dealer in goods from Milan” ( Milan was formerly accented on the first syllable); -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of milliner¹

C16: originally Milaner, a native of Milan, at that time famous for its fancy goods

Example Sentences

A milliner landed a commission of a lifetime after Lady Gaga ordered four hats from her, and she said the "knock-on effects have been massive".

From BBC

“She was a 63-year-old milliner,” says Tomasina.

From BBC

Other second-hand pieces featured in the exhibition include an Alexon coat bought from a charity shop for EastEnders character Dot Cotton and a leopard-print hat by famous milliner Otto Lucas, purchased from eBay.

From BBC

His father cut men’s suits in Manhattan’s garment district; his mother was a milliner.

From New York Times

The son of a milliner, Bohan was asked to lead the French label after his predecessor Yves Saint Laurent was drafted into the French military in 1960.

From Seattle Times