noun

taylor

tailor

He works as a taylor in London.

He works as a tailor in London.

The taylor measured him for a new suit.

The tailor measured him for a new suit.

((a taylor)) a person who makes clothes He works as a taylor.

Synonyms: tailor, seamstress, dressmaker

From Old French "tailleur" (cutter), from "taillier" (to cut). The spelling "taylor" is an archaic variant of the modern "tailor".

Note that "taylor" is an old spelling. The modern and common spelling for this profession is "tailor". The surname "Taylor" comes from this occupation.

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