Busheller

/ˈbʊʃələr/ noun

Definition

A tailor or clothes repairer who alters and finishes garments, especially by repairing worn areas.

Etymology

From 'bushel' in its textile sense, plus '-er' agent suffix. The tailoring meaning of 'bushel' may derive from German 'Büschel' (tuft or bundle), referencing the tufted repairs made to cloth.

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Bushellers were the unsung heroes of sustainable fashion before it was trendy—they kept people's wardrobes wearable long before 'fast fashion' became a problem!

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