Bonnetmen

/ˈbɒnɪtˌmɛn/ noun

Definition

Plural of bonnetman; multiple men who make, sell, or are associated with the bonnet trade.

Etymology

Plural form of 'bonnetman', following regular English pluralization of compound nouns ending in 'man' to '-men'.

Kelly Says

The shift from 'bonnetmen' being common workers to a nearly forgotten profession shows how completely fashion transforms—these skilled tradesmen are now barely remembered!

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