bonneter

/bɒnˈnɛtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A dealer in fine linen, a linen draper, or a seller of linens, particularly in the 17th to 19th centuries.

“The merchant was a successful bonneter, selling luxurious linens to the wealthy aristocrats.”

Synonyms

  • haberdasher
  • linen draper
  • linen seller

Antonyms

  • linen manufacturer
  • textile producer