handcraft

Betekenis (Engels)

Noun

1. handicraft
2. (obsolete) The class of subjects for study that rely upon experimentation and observation.

Verb

To engage in handcraft or handicraft.

Synoniemen

handicraft

handiwork

handwork

handicrafts

manual skill

Vertalingen

artesania

manualitat

εργόχειρο

χειροτέχνημα

artisanat

couture

produit

main-d’œuvre

artigianato

ricamo

lavoro artigianale

artesanato

bordado

trabalho manual

Etymologie (Engels)

Overgenomen van Middelengels: handcrafte

Overgenomen van Oudengels: handcræft

Verwant aan Nederlands: handkracht

Verwant aan Duits: Handkraft

In summary

From Middle English handcrafte, handecraft, hond-craft, from Old English handcræft, equivalent to hand + craft. Cognate with Dutch handkracht, German Handkraft.