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shirtmaker

American  
[shurt-mey-ker] / ˈʃɜrtˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. a person who makes shirts.


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Etymology

Origin of shirtmaker

First recorded in 1855–60; shirt + maker

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French luxury giant Chanel announced Thursday that it had acquired historic Parisian shirtmaker Charvet, having previously collaborated with the brand which caters mostly to men.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

That meant putting Krause in white and navy shirts — his shirts come from L.A.-area shirtmaker Anto — and dark suits.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 2017

His blue shirt is monogrammed on its torso with Chinese characters in red thread, a touch from his Hong Kong shirtmaker.

From BusinessWeek Jul. 17, 2014

Photograph: MS Bretherton/Alamy TM Lewin, the shirtmaker chain, has been put up for sale by Coller Capital, a distressed investment specialist, just over a year after it underwent a painful refinancing.

From The Guardian Jul. 4, 2013

For Monsieur de Mardeille, who did not wish that anyone should know that he was spending money to gratify the shirtmaker, had not sent his gifts by Frontin.

From Fr?d?rique; vol. 2 by Charles Paul de Kock

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