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tailoring

nounfeminine/aɫfɐjɐtɐˈɾiɐ/low

al·fai·a·ta·ri·a

Definition

The art, craft, or professional activity of a tailor; the establishment where this activity is carried out.
He learned the art of tailoring from his father.
The old tailoring shop on the high street is closing down.
Common collocations
tailoring workshopart of tailoring

Etymology

De 'alfaiate' + sufixo '-aria'.

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