English Explanatory Dictionary

handcraft

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. handicraft
  2. The class of subjects for study that rely upon experimentation and observation.
verb
  1. To engage in handcraft or handicraft.

Pronunciation

/ˈhændˌkɹæft/

Word forms

handcraft handcrafts handcrafting handcrafted

Etymology

From Middle English handcrafte, handecraft, hond-craft, from Old English handcræft, equivalent to hand + -craft. Cognate with Dutch handkracht, German Handkraft.

Related words

handcrafter
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