What is another word for Mercery?

Pronunciation: [mˈɜːsəɹi] (IPA)

Mercery is a term that refers to goods such as ribbons, laces, and braids which are often used for decorative purposes. It also includes textiles such as cotton, linen, and silk that are used for apparel. However, there are several synonyms for the term which can be used interchangeably. These include haberdashery, which refers to small items often found in a sewing or craft store such as buttons, thread, and needles. Another synonym is trimmings which refers to the decorative items used to enhance clothing such as tassels, fringes, and piping. These terms are often used together to describe a store where all types of fabric and accessories can be found.

What are the hypernyms for Mercery?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Mercery

Tag-rag and Company's, to purchase some small matter of Mercery.
"Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1."
Samuel Warren
Half the shop was appropriated to grocery; the other half to drapery, and a little Mercery.
"Sylvia's Lovers -- Complete"
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
At one time or another he held the farm of the customs in general and of the excise of salt, linen, silk Mercery, and wines in particular.
"British Committees, Commissions, and Councils of Trade and Plantations, 1622-1675"
Charles M. Andrews

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