noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
barber's apprentice
Historical term for a young trainee in a barber shop, especially during the Edo period. Rare in modern usage.
江戸時代、床屋の下剃りは親方の手伝いをしながら技術を学んだ。
In the Edo period, a barber's apprentice learned the trade while assisting the master.
Compound of 下 (した, 'under, lower') and 剃り (ぞり, 'shaving'), referring to a junior or assistant who shaves. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.