journeyman's piece

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A work that someone produces in order to prove that they have completed their apprenticeship in a craft.
  2. An action or achievement by which someone proves their competency.

Word forms

journeyman's piece journeyman's pieces journeymen's pieces

Etymology

Likely a calque of German Gesellenstück. Much use seems to be in reference to Germany or continental Europe.

Related words

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