handcraftsman

noun

hand·crafts·man ˈhan(d)-ˌkraf(t)-smən

: a person who is skilled in handicraft

handcraftsmanship

ˈhan(d)-ˌkraf(t)-smən-ship

noun

using traditional methods, the handcraftsmen at the small workshop fashion pieces of wood furniture that are really works of art

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of handcraftsman was in the 15th century

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“Handcraftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handcraftsman. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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