Craftsmanship
/ˈkræftsmənʃɪp/noun
The skill and quality of making things by hand or with great care.
Did you know?The first element, *craft*, comes from Old English *cræft*, which originally meant strength, skill, or power, so the word’s older vibe is less “hobby” and more “controlled force.”
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
cræft
“strength, skill, power, art, or ability”
Middle English
ME
craft
“skill, trade, or occupation requiring expertise”
Middle English
ME
-schip
“a state, condition, or quality”
Early Modern English
English
craftsmanship
“the quality or skill of a craftsman”
Modern English
English
craftsmanship
“skillful quality in making or doing things”
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