durzi

English

Alternative forms

• darzee, darzi, durzee

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.