artificer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone who is skilled in their trade; an artisan.
  2. An inventor.
  3. A member of the military who specializes in manufacturing and repairing weapon systems.
  4. A trickster.
  5. A savant.

Pronunciation

/ɑɹˈtɪfəsɚ/ /ɑɹtɪˈfɪsɚ/ /ɑːˈtɪfɪsə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-artificer.wav

Word forms

artificer artificers

Etymology

From Middle English artificer, from Middle French artificier, from Latin artificiarius.

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