School: Rinn Troisc (roll number 13099)

Location:
Reentrusk, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Súilleabháin
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  1. A tailor is a man who makes clothes and suits for the people. A tailor works in his own house. A tailor works sitting down. A tailor is inside from the bad weather. He does not need to go out. When a person wants a suit he goes to the tailor. The tailor measures him with a tape. Then he cuts out the suit and sews it with a sewing machine. A tailor uses a scissors needles thread and a sewing machine.
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    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Harrington
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Reentrusk, Co. Cork