First Known Use: 13th century
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handicraft
noun hand·i·craft \ˈhan-di-ˌkraft, -dē-\
: an activity that involves making something in a skillful way by using your hands
: an object made by skillful use of your hands
Full Definition of HANDICRAFT
1
a : manual skill b : an occupation requiring skill with the hands
2
: the articles fashioned by those engaged in handicraft
— hand·i·craft·er \-ˌkraf-tər\ noun
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Origin of HANDICRAFT
Middle English handi-crafte, alteration of handcraft
Rhymes with HANDICRAFT
HANDICRAFT Defined for Kids
handicraft
noun hand·i·craft \ˈhan-di-ˌkraft\
Definition of HANDICRAFT for Kids
1
: an activity or craft (as weaving or pottery making) that requires skill with the hands
2
: an article made by skillful use of the hands
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