tail
Latincut
About This Root
From Latin taliāre (to cut), through Old French tailler. The "cutting" sense is hidden in many common words: tailor (one who cuts cloth), detail (a small piece cut off), retail (to cut again into small lots for sale), curtail (to cut short), and entail (to cut into, hence to impose conditions).
Associated Words · 12
detail
a small specific fact; to describe thoroughly
retail
The sale of goods directly to consumers; to sell in small quantities to the public
retailer
A business or person that sells goods directly to consumers
entail
To involve or require as a consequence; a restricted inheritance of property
tailor
A person who makes or alters clothes; to adapt something for a specific need
tailoress
A female tailor
detailed
Including many specific facts or particulars; thorough
tailored
Fitted by a tailor; customized to specific needs
retailing
The business of selling goods directly to consumers
tailoring
The craft of making or altering clothes; careful adaptation
tailor-made
Made to order; perfectly suited to a purpose
well-tailored
Fitted and made with high-quality craftsmanship