durzi

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Hindustani درزی / दर्ज़ी (darzī, “tailor”), from Persian درزی (darzi, “tailor”).

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdəːzi/

Noun

durzi (plural durzis)

  1. (India) A tailor, especially a personal one.
    • 1997, Kiran Nagarkar, Cuckold, HarperCollins, published 2013, page 43:
      Two darzees attended upon the Maharaj Kumar to make last minute adjustments and fittings.
    • 2011, Linda Holeman, The Linnet Bird:
      I wanted to instruct the durzi that all my dresses must have a neckline that covered my scar.
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