artificer

noun ar·ti·fi·cer \är-ˈti-fə-sər, ˈär-tə-fə-sər\

Definition of ARTIFICER

: a skilled or artistic worker or craftsman

: one that makes or contrives : deviser <had been the artificer of his own fortunes — Times Literary Supplement>

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14th century

Synonyms: artisan, crafter, craftsman, craftsperson, handcraftsman, handicrafter, handicraftsman, handworker, tradesman

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