ˈsēmztə(r), -m(p)st-, chiefly Brit ˈsem- noun
also sempster ˈsem(p)st-
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English semester, semster, from Old English sēamestre seamstress, tailor, from sēam seam + -estre -ster
: a person that is employed at sewing ; usually : a man so employed : tailor — compare seamstress