handcraft

English

noun
Definitions
  • handicraft
  • (obsolete) The class of subjects for study that rely upon experimentation and observation.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English handcrafte inherited from Old English handcræft compound from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting) + English craft.

Origin

English

craft

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