modiste

Dictionary: mo·diste (mō-dēst') pronunciation

n.
One that produces, designs, or deals in women's fashions.

[French, from mode, fashion. See mode.]

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: someone who makes and sells hats
Synonyms: hatmaker, hatter, milliner

Meaning #2: someone who makes or mends dresses
Synonyms: dressmaker, needlewoman, seamstress, sempstress

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	Mademoiselle Modiste (1926 Film)
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