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单词 craftsman
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craftsmann.

Brit. /ˈkrɑːf(t)smən/, /ˈkraf(t)smən/, U.S. /ˈkræf(t)sm(ə)n/
Forms: Middle English craftiesman, Middle English craftiseman, Middle English craftus man, Middle English craftyez man, Middle English craftzman, Middle English–1500s craftes man, Middle English–1500s craftis man, Middle English–1500s craftisman, Middle English–1500s craftysman, Middle English–1600s craftesman, 1500s– craftsman; also Scottish pre-1700 craiftis man, pre-1700 crawftsman, pre-1700 croftismane.
Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: craft n., man n.1
Etymology: < the genitive of craft n. + man n.1 Compare man of craft n. at craft n. Phrases 1 and earlier craftiman n., craftman n. With the formation compare e.g. salesman n., tradesman n., and also craftsmaster n.
1.
a. A person (esp. a man) who practises or is skilled at a particular craft; a worker in a skilled manual trade or occupation; an artisan. Also occasionally: spec. †a member of a craft guild or company (obsolete).
ΘΚΠ
society > occupation and work > worker > workers according to type of work > manual or industrial worker > [noun] > manual worker > skilled worker or craftsman
wright?a695
craftyeOE
craftimanOE
craftmanc1275
wroughtc1275
master-mana1325
mister mana1325
craftsmana1382
man of craft1389
artificera1393
handcraftman?c1480
handcraftsman1485
mechanic1509
handcrafta1525
handicraftsman1530
artisana1538
handicraftmana1544
handicraft1547
artsman1551
artist1563
mechanician1570
tradesmana1591
mechanical1600
mechanist1606
Daedal?1614
blue apron1629
Daedalus1631
crafter1643
fitter1648
mystery-man1671
toolsman1821
fundi1860
tradie1912
craftspersona1917
society > society and the community > social relations > an association, society, or organization > types of association, society, or organization > [noun] > guild of medieval origin > a member
guild-brother1382
brother1389
craftman1415
craftsman1587
guild1605
guildsman1873
a1382 Bible (Wycliffite, E.V.) (Bodl. 959) (1963) 1 Chron. xxii. 15 Manye craftis men [L. artifices], masownys & leieris & craftis men [L. artifices] of trees & of alle craftis.
1467 in J. T. Smith & L. T. Smith Eng. Gilds (1870) 388 Eny craftiesman, artificer, or other.
c1550 Complaynt Scotl. (1979) xvii. 118 Ane pure mecanyk craftis man.
1587 A. Fleming et al. Holinshed's Chron. (new ed.) III. 772/2 The nobles of the realme assembled in the cathedrall church of S. Paule in London, where the maior of the same citie, his brethren the aldermen, and the craftesmen in their liueries also assembled.
1630 R. Johnson's Relations Kingdomes & Commonwealths (new ed.) 133 The Merchant liveth obscurely, the Tradesman penuriously, and the Craftsman in drudgerie.
1742 in Colonial Rec. Pennsylvania (1851) IV. 544 The Craftsmen have proclaimed aloud that their privileges were in Danger.
1841–8 F. Myers Catholic Thoughts II. iii. §43 The commonest fisherman or craftsman who was a hearer of the Apostles.
1958 Land Econ. 34 132/1 There are no significant differences in the percent of female craftsmen, foremen and kindred workers.
2014 Church Times 14 Nov. 48/3 A craftsman from Norfolk arrived to relay my 18th-century brick floor.
b. figurative and in figurative contexts. A person who makes, designs, or devises something, esp. with skill or care; the creator or originator of something.Frequently with reference to God or a god as creator of the world.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > mental capacity > perception or cognition > faculty of imagination > inventive or creative faculty > [noun] > creator or inventor
craftsmana1382
feigner1382
finderc1384
finder-upc1425
engineer?a1513
finder-out1534
inventor1555
conceiver1581
conceiter1603
conceitist1628
commenter1645
ideas man1845
think-man1967
a1382 Bible (Wycliffite, E.V.) (Douce 369(1)) (1850) Wisd. xiii. 1 Thei..ne..knewen who was craftis man [L. artifex].
a1513 R. Fabyan New Cronycles Eng. & Fraunce (1516) II. f. iiii The kynge sayd after in Game I am a wonder craftesman, for I haue made a newe Erle of an olde Bysshop.
1661 H. Edmonds Presbytery Popish 43 They by faiths perspective did descry Mysterious craftsmen of iniquity, Who labour'd with an artificial hate, The spirits purenesse to sophisticate.
1836 Atlas 11 Sept. 576/2 This alarm probably gave a stimulus to the tardy negotiations of the statesmen concerned in the construction of a cabinet, and more especially to the King, the chief craftsman.
1896 Academy 9 May 384/3 Now complete, the wondrous work the heavenly craftsman brought.
1997 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 14 Sept. 1 The Mississippi Attorney General..was a chief craftsman of the deal and its leading public advocate.
2. In extended use. A person who undertakes any activity requiring specialist knowledge, talent, or experience; a person who demonstrates great skill, expertise, or artistry in a particular field. Cf. craft n. 2.
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society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > [noun] > artist
craftsman?1529
artsman1591
artist1608
crafter1643
visual artist1902
painter-stainer1909
?1529 R. Hyrde tr. J. L. Vives Instr. Christen Woman i. viii. sig. H.iiiv Ouide the craftis man of handlyng loue.
1741 W. Bewick Misc. Poems 256 The Roman Emperor Tiberius, Knew all the little Tricks that Statesmen use; The greatest Craftsman in the Roman State.
1877 E. Dowden Shakspere (Macmillan Lit. Primers) v. 58 Shakespere was learning his trade as a dramatic craftsman.
1959 Weekend News (Sarasota, Florida) 4 Oct. 5/3 Nixon is a political craftsman. His instincts and training as a debater, practically since childhood, make him a forceful salesman.
2008 Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) (Nexis) 15 July The Sri Lankan Billiards legend who will be forever remembered as the craftsman of the green baize.
3. A soldier of the rank of private in the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Also used as a title prefixed to a person's name.
ΘΚΠ
society > armed hostility > warrior > soldier > common soldier > [noun]
soldiera1300
sergeantc1300
private soldier1566
common soldier1569
private man1651
man1690
(private) centinel1710
single sentinel1721
private1775
single soldier1816
troop1832
ranksman1845
dog soldier1852
ranker1890
other rank1904
mucko1917
squaddie1933
craftsman1942
peon1957
grunt1969
troopie1972
society > armed hostility > warrior > soldier > soldier with special duty > [noun] > engineer
engineer1757
field engineer1758
craftsman1942
1942 Times 1 Sept. 2/3 The R.E.M.E. tradesman in the ranks will be given the new title of ‘craftsman’.
1958 REME Mag. Mar. 73/1 Craftsmen attend Cadre Classes and, if they pass, obtain Chevrons and eventually become Corporals.
2019 Daily Tel. (Nexis) 26 Jan. Bodley..was a craftsman with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and completed two tours of Afghanistan.

Compounds

U.S. As a modifier (chiefly with capital initial), designating the style of design (in architecture, furniture, etc.) developed by the American Arts and Crafts Movement (arts and crafts n.) in the late 19th and early 20th cent., which emphasized simplicity, solid construction, and traditional techniques.Originally with reference to designs published by Gustav Stickley in The Craftsman magazine.
ΘΚΠ
society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > period, movement, or school of art > late 19th and 20th centuries > [adjective] > arts and crafts
Morrisian1879
artsy-craftsy1902
arty-and-crafty1902
craftsman1902
art-and-crafty1909
arty-crafty1930
Morrisan1949
1902 Salt Lake Tribune 12 Oct. 23/4 The furniture is of the Craftsman design—substantial oak pieces upholstered in roan skin, with trimmings of wrought iron.
1913 G. Stickley Craftsman Houses 16/1 One of the interesting and significant things about Craftsman architecture is the fact that the comfort and friendliness for which it has become synonymous are the result of the most practical sort of planning and construction.
1978 P. Corbin All about Wicker 83 Masculine, virile, and boxlike were words used to describe the Craftsman look.
2001 Wall St. Jrnl. 12 Jan. w2/1 The décor here evokes a California Craftsman interior.

Derivatives

ˈcraftsmanlike adj. resembling or characteristic of a craftsman; displaying or indicative of practised skill or expertise; (also with negative implication) competent but lacking in artistry. Cf. workmanlike adj. 1a.
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the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > [adjective] > displaying or requiring skill
well-doneeOE
craftyOE
craftful?c1335
craftsmanlike1547
skilfulc1595
artist1603
skilled1776
knowing1793
the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > [adjective] > having practical, operative, or constructive skill > characteristic of skilled worker
workmanly1421
artificiousc1475
craftsmanlike1547
workmanlike1600
artificial1667
professional-looking1840
tradesmanlike1862
workwomanly1894
1547 W. Salesbury Dict. Eng. & Welshe Kreftwraidd, Craftesmanlyke.
1833 Spectator 7 Dec. 1248/1 The gross and palpable style of painting which describes things by some coarse or craftsmanlike characteristic.
1899 Brush & Pencil 4 172 The question of the exhibition of any object will be decided by the committee on their judgment of its merits with regard to excellence of design and artistic and craftsmanlike finish.
1994 Independent on Sunday 21 Aug. (Review Suppl.) 20/4 It's as perfect as an enamelled miniature, but perfected by the impetus of inspiration, which craftsmanlike and finished miniatures seldom possess.
2010 Times Lit. Suppl. 2 July 16/4 All three paperbacks were witty, craftsmanlike, enjoyable.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2020; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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