Mo`diste" (?), n. [F. See Mode, and cf. Modist.]
A female maker of, or dealer in, articles of fashion, especially of the fashionable dress of ladies; a woman who gives direction to the style or mode of dress.
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Mo`diste" (?), n. [F. See Mode; cf. Modist.]
One, esp. woman, who makes, or deals in, articles of fashion, esp. of the fashionable dress of ladies; a dress- maker or milliner.
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