Craft
/kræft/noun
A skill or activity involving making or doing things with hands.
Did you know?The word 'craft' has roots in ancient concepts of cunning and magic, tying the art of creation to the power of manipulation.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ker-
“To make or do.”
Old English
Old English
cræft
“Skill, strength, or art.”
Middle English
Middle English
crafte
“Craft, skill, or artifice.”
14th Century
Middle English
craft
“Trade or profession involving skill.”
Modern English
English
craft
“A skilled activity, especially involving manual work.”
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