Handiwork
/ˈhændiˌwɜrk/noun
Work done by hand, especially craftsmanship or manual labor.
Did you know?In medieval times, the term 'handiwork' was often associated with divine creation, as artisans believed their skills were gifts from the gods.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
handian
“to perform or execute by hand.”
Old English
OE
weorc
“physical labor or effort.”
Middle English
ME
handiworche
“work done by hand or craftsmanship.”
Modern English
English
handiwork
“a compound term referring to manual craftsmanship or artistic creation.”