Tailoring

/ˈteɪ.lɚ.ɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The work of making or adjusting clothes to fit a person, or customizing something to suit specific needs.

Etymology

From tailor, which comes from Old French tailleur (cutter), from tailler (to cut). A tailor literally cuts fabric to shape.

Kelly Says

The word 'tailor' comes from the same root as 'detail'—both mean 'to cut into pieces'—so tailoring is precision cutting adapted to each individual body.

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