First Known Use: 13th century
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1tailor
noun tai·lor \ˈtā-lər\
: a person who makes men's clothes (such as suits and jackets) that are measured to fit a particular person
Full Definition of TAILOR
: a person whose occupation is making or altering outer garments
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Origin of TAILOR
Middle English taillour, from Anglo-French taillur, from tailler, taillier to cut, from Late Latin taliare, from Latin talea plant cutting, thin piece of wood
2tailor
verb
: to make (clothing that is measured to fit a particular person)
: to make or change (something) so that it meets a special need or purpose
Full Definition of TAILOR
intransitive verb : to do the work of a tailor
transitive verb
1
a : to make or fashion as the work of a tailor b : to make or adapt to suit a special need or purpose
2
: to fit with clothes
3
: to style with trim straight lines and finished handwork
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First Known Use of TAILOR
1719
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TAILOR Defined for Kids
1tailor
noun tai·lor \ˈtā-lər\
Definition of TAILOR for Kids
: a person whose business is making or making adjustments in clothes
2tailor
verb
tai·loredtai·lor·ing
Definition of TAILOR for Kids
1
: to make or make adjustments in (clothes)
2
: to change to fit a special need <They tailored their plans to suit the weather.>
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