sloyd

or sloid, slojd

[sloid]

noun

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

Origin of sloyd

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

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All this was vague, but it was in his mind as he walked to Sloyd's offices.
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
The two walked off together, leaving Duplay and Sloyd very amicable.
Tristram of Blent
Anthony Hope
Sloyd was making his bow when the door opened and a man came in.
Tristram of Blent
Anthony Hope
Sloyd came to the door which opened on the garden, and greeted her.
Tristram of Blent
Anthony Hope