artisanship

ar·ti·san

 (är′tĭ-zən, -sən)

n.

A person skilled in making a product by hand.

adj.

Made by hand or by traditional means and using high-quality ingredients; artisanal: artisan cheeses; artisan wine.

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[Probably French, from Italian artigiano, from Vulgar Latin *artitiānus, from Latin artītus, skilled in the arts, past participle of artīre, to instruct in the arts, from ars, art-, art; see ar- in Indo-European roots.]

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ar′ti·san·ship′ n.

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artisanship

(ˌɑːtɪˈzænʃɪp)

n

(Crafts) the occupation or product of a craftsperson or artisan

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