sundries; notions; small miscellaneous goods
Refers to small everyday items, especially haberdashery, sewing supplies, or personal accessories. Often used in retail or traditional contexts.
My grandmother bought needles and thread at the notions shop.
This drawer contains various small miscellaneous items.
haberdashery; sundries store
Compound of 小間 (small space, small items) and 物 (thing). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with small miscellaneous goods.