"mantuamaker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mantuamakers [plural]
Etymology: mantua + maker, from mantua, a loose gown worn in the 18th century. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|mantua|maker}} mantua + maker Head templates: {{en-noun}} mantuamaker (plural mantuamakers)
  1. A maker of women's clothes, especially dresses
    Sense id: en-mantuamaker-en-noun-vrrWGGKd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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