Definitions

1. noun

A woman who deals in or sells fabrics, especially a female clothier or haberdasher.

“The draperess helped the customer choose the perfect fabric for her wedding dress.”

2. noun

An older term for a woman who deals in drapery, upholstery, or other household textiles.

“In the past, draperesses would travel from town to town selling their wares to households and businesses.”