Green’s Dictionary of Slang

Rufe Naylor n.

[rhy. sl.; ult. proper name Aus. sporting entrepreneur/gambler Rupert Theodore (Rufus) Naylor (1882–1939)]

(Aus. und.) a tailor.

[Aus]Smith’s Wkly (Sydney) 11 Aug. 15/2: Bolts of blue or any other colour may be placed with selected Rufe Naylors In the suburbs.