hatmaker

noun

hat·​mak·​er ˈhat-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce hatmaker (audio)
: one who makes hats

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That was the task at hand for Jess Collett, the British hatmaker who was chosen to create one-of-a-kind headpieces for both Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte for King Charles’ coronation on May 6, 2023. Monique Jessen, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 The house currently works with about 15 suppliers, ranging from feather and button makers to shoemakers and hatmakers. Dan Q. Dao, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024 Designs were sent to hatmakers in Italy and New York, but neither could nail it. Lisa Richwine, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Mar. 2024 The Paloma Dia is made by a fourth-generation hatmaker outside Mexico City. Gabriela Aoun, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2020 Among the many stories, a Parisian hatmaker leaves her husband and becomes reacquainted with her sexuality and in another, a disguised woman seduces strangers at her whim. Juliana Ukiomogbe, ELLE, 15 Feb. 2022 Recently, a hatmaker was there doing custom hat fittings. Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 11 June 2021 Clothing and hatmaker Brixton, which was founded in an Oceanside garage and has grown into a global retailer, is opening its first stateside, brick-and-mortar store in Encinitas. Brittany Meiling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2020 The 1,000 square-foot shop is designed to evoke vibes of a vintage milliner, or hatmaker, offering services like hat fitting, customized orders, steam cleaning and in-store pickup from online purchases. Brittany Meiling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hatmaker was in the 14th century

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“Hatmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hatmaker. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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