The English Oracle

Word for a Person Skilled in Handicraft

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00:00 Word For A Person Skilled In Handicraft
00:30 Answer 1 Score 9
00:45 Accepted Answer Score 11
01:12 Answer 3 Score 3
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ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 11


Handicraftsman (as specific as it gets)

A worker skilled in making objects by hand [OD]


Note: If one is too concerned with gender specific terms, there is handicraftswoman also. But handicraftsman is used for both genders.

There is also handicrafter if you do not want to mention man or woman.




ANSWER 2

Score 9


A crafter-n.- a creator of great skill in the manual arts

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A traditionalist -n.-describes a person who believes old school ways are best. e.g.favors writing letters over sending emails.




ANSWER 3

Score 3


Artisan (by definition skilled)