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handcrafted

|hand/craft/ed|

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/ˈhændˌkræftɪd/

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/ˈhændˌkrɑːftɪd/

(handcraft)

made by hand

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'handcrafted' originates from the combination of 'hand' and 'craft', where 'hand' refers to manual work and 'craft' refers to skill or art.

Historical Evolution

'handcraft' evolved from the Old English word 'handcræft', which meant 'manual skill'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'manual skill', but over time it evolved to describe items made by hand.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

made by hand or by a hand process.

The handcrafted jewelry was exquisite.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41