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linendraper

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A retailer of fabrics.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a retail dealer in yard goods

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: draper

History

Etymology

From linen + draper.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kangaskauppias — retailer of fabrics
  • Swedish: lärftskrämare — retailer of fabrics
  • Swedish: lärftskramhandlare — retailer of fabrics
  • Swedish: manufakturhandlare — retailer of fabrics