First Known Use: before 12th century
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handiwork
noun hand·i·work \ˈhan-di-ˌwərk, -dē-\
: work that is done by using your hands
: something done by a particular person or group
Full Definition of HANDIWORK
1
a : work done by the hands b : work done personally <recognized her handiwork>
2
: the product of handiwork
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Origin of HANDIWORK
Middle English handiwerk, from Old English handgeweorc, from hand + geweorc, from ge- (collective prefix) + weorc work — more at co-
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Rhymes with HANDIWORK
Atatürk, basketwork, bodywork, busywork, cabinetwork, city clerk, clean-and-jerk, crewelwork, donkeywork, fancywork, journeywork, lacquerwork, latticework, leatherwork, masterwork, metalwork, needlework, openwork, out of work, overwork, paperwork, plasterwork, shipping clerk, social work, soda jerk, stated clerk, trestlework, wickerwork, wonderwork
HANDIWORK Defined for Kids
handiwork
noun hand·i·work \ˈhan-di-ˌwərk\
Definition of HANDIWORK for Kids
: work done by the hands
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