Man of the cloth
'man of the cloth' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for priest that I've seen before include "Religious functionary" , "Conductor of religious service" , "Stripe (anag)" , "Religious teacher" , "Art spy" .)
'man of the cloth?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'man of the' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'man' could be 'r' (abbreviation for rook, a chess piece or 'man') and 'r' is found within the answer.
'of' could be 'o' and 'o' is present in the answer.
'the' could be 't' (the is pronounced as a 't' sound in some dialects) and 't' is located in the answer.
The remaining letters 'ail' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tailor that I've seen before include "One makes fitted clothes" , "Maker of fitted clothes" , "Specially adapt" , "follower of tinker" , "Maker of clothes for men" .)
'man of the cloth' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for padre that I've seen before include "Minister" , "Father" , "Services' chaplain" , "Military chaplain" , "Priest, chaplain" .)