Carpenter
/ˈkɑː.pən.tər/noun
A person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures.
Did you know?In ancient times, carpenters were revered as skilled artisans, believed to possess almost mystical powers in shaping and enlivening wood into sacred forms.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
carpentarius
“one who works with wood, a craftsman or builder.”
Old French
Old French
carpentier
“a woodworker or builder.”
Middle English
Middle English
carpenter
“a person who builds or repairs wooden structures.”
Modern English
English
carpenter
“a skilled tradesman who works with wood.”