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Definition of Modiste
1. Noun. Someone who makes and sells hats.
Generic synonyms: Maker, Shaper, Merchandiser, Merchant
Derivative terms: Hat
2. Noun. Someone who makes or mends dresses.
Generic synonyms: Garment Worker, Garment-worker, Garmentmaker
Specialized synonyms: Betsy Griscom Ross, Betsy Ross, Ross
Definition of Modiste
1. n. A female maker of, or dealer in, articles of fashion, especially of the fashionable dress of ladies; a woman who gives direction to the style or mode of dress.
2. n. One, esp. woman, who makes, or deals in, articles of fashion, esp. of the fashionable dress of ladies; a dress- maker or milliner.
Definition of Modiste
1. Noun. A person who makes or sells fashionable women's clothing, especially dresses or hats. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Modiste
1. a dealer in stylish women's clothing [n -S]
Medical Definition of Modiste
1. A female maker of, or dealer in, articles of fashion, especially of the fashionable dress of ladies; a woman who gives direction to the style or mode of dress. Origin: F. See Mode, and cf. Modist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)