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handicraft

[han-dee-kraft, -krahft]
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noun

manual skill.
an art, craft, or trade in which the skilled use of one's hands is required.
the articles made by handicraft: a shop offering the handicraft of various South American nations.

RELATED WORDS

craft, art, artifact, product, invention, creation, profession, calling, production, design, achievement, trade, vocation, handiwork, result, artisanship

Nearby words

  1. handholding,
  2. handicap,
  3. handicap register,
  4. handicapped,
  5. handicapper,
  6. handicraftsman,
  7. handies peak,
  8. handily,
  9. handiron,
  10. handism
Also handcraft.

Origin of handicraft

1225–75; Middle English hendi craft dexterous skill. See handy, craft
Related formshand·i·craft·ship, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for handicraft

handicraft

noun

skill or dexterity in working with the hands
a particular skill or art performed with the hands, such as weaving, pottery, etc
Also called: handcraft the work produced by such a skill or artlocal handicraft is on sale
Derived Formshandicraftsman, noun

Word Origin for handicraft

C15: changed from handcraft through the influence of handiwork, which was analysed as if handy + work
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Word Origin and History for handicraft

handicraft

n.

Old English handcræft "skill of the hand," from hand (n.) + craft (n.). Later hændecraft (c.1200), perhaps from influence of handiwork.

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