handcraft

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a work produced by hand labor
  2. verb make something by hand

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

handicraft, handiwork, handwork

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