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handicraft definition
handi·craft (-kraft′)
noun
- expertness with the hands; manual skill
- an occupation or art calling for skillful use of the hands, as weaving, pottery, etc.
- work done or articles made by manual skills
Etymology: ME handiecrafte, altered (infl. by handiwerk, handiwork) < handcrafte < OE handcræft
Related Forms:
- handicraftsman hand′i·crafts′·man (-krafs′mən) noun pl. handicraftsmen -·men (-mən)
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