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handicraft definition

handi·craft (-kraft′)

noun

  1. expertness with the hands; manual skill
  2. an occupation or art calling for skillful use of the hands, as weaving, pottery, etc.
  3. work done or articles made by manual skills

Etymology: ME handiecrafte, altered (infl. by handiwerk, handiwork) < handcrafte < OE handcræft

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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