Definition of clothier
: one who makes or sells clothing
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Clothiers including American Apparel, Bebe and BCBG Max Azria have filed for bankruptcy.
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Her death was announced on her company’s website by her daughter, Lavinia Biagiotti Cigna, who is the creative director of the business and the third generation in a family of prominent clothiers.
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The Japanese clothier unveiled a series of limited edition T-shirts inspired by the PSP game Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker earlier this month.
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Origin and Etymology of clothier
Middle English, alteration of clother, from cloth
First Known Use: 14th century
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Definition of clothier for English Language Learners
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: a person or business that makes or sells clothing
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