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handicraft

Handicraft (noun) means a trade requiring skill of hand; manual occupation; handcraft.

noun
1
A trade requiring skill of hand; manual occupation; handcraft.
2
An artifact produced by handicraft.
3
A man who earns his living by handicraft; a handicraftsman.
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Etymology

For handcraft, influenced by handiwork; Old English handcræft. By surface analysis, handy + -craft.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of handicraft?

"handicraft" (noun) means a trade requiring skill of hand; manual occupation; handcraft.

What are the different meanings of handicraft?

"handicraft" has 3 main meanings: 1. A trade requiring skill of hand; manual occupation; handcraft; 2. An artifact produced by handicraft; 3. A man who earns his living by handicraft; a handicraftsman.

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