sloyd

or sloid, slojd

[ sloid ]

noun
  1. a system of manual training based on experience gained in woodworking, originally developed in Sweden.

Origin of sloyd

1
1880–85; <Swedish slöjd craft, industrial art, woodworking; cognate with sleight

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How to use sloyd in a sentence

  • All this was vague, but it was in his mind as he walked to sloyd's offices.

    Tristram of Blent | Anthony Hope
  • The two walked off together, leaving Duplay and sloyd very amicable.

    Tristram of Blent | Anthony Hope
  • "Let it go for thirty, don't make an enemy of him," had been sloyd's secret counsel.

    Tristram of Blent | Anthony Hope
  • Because you'll find it useful, if you think of frightening sloyd.

    Tristram of Blent | Anthony Hope
  • sloyd was making his bow when the door opened and a man came in.

    Tristram of Blent | Anthony Hope