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Etymology of the English word handicraft

the English word handicraft
derived from the English word handy
derived from the English word hand
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *khanduz
using the English suffix -y
derived from the English word craft
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *krab-

Date

The earliest known usage of handicraft in English dates from the 15th century.

Derivations in English

handicraftsman

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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