Definition of tailor
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a person whose occupation is making or altering garments (such as suits, jackets, and dresses) typically to fit a particular person
tailor
verbtailored; tailoring; tailors
Definition of tailor (Entry 2 of 2)
1a : 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
: to do the work of a tailor
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The first known use of tailor was in the 13th century
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