tailor

noun

One that makes, repairs, and alters garments such as suits, coats, and dresses.

intransitive verb

To make (a garment), especially to specific requirements or measurements.

intransitive verb

To fit or provide (a person) with clothes made to that person’s measurements.

intransitive verb

To make, alter, or adapt for a particular end or purpose.

intransitive verb

To pursue the trade of a tailor.

noun

A name in New South Wales of the fish Pomatomus saltatrix. It is called skipjack in Melbourne, a name by which it is also known in America, where it is more commonly called bluefish.

To make clothing, especially for men; follow the business of a tailor.

To deal with tailors, as for clothing.

To make clothes for; fit with or as with clothing.

noun

One who makes the outer garments of men, and women’s riding-habits and other garments of heavy stuff; especially, one who makes such garments to order, as distinguished from a clothier, who makes garments for sale ready made.