artificer

ar·ti·fi·cer

noun \är-ˈti-fə-sər, ˈär-tə-fə-sər\

Definition of ARTIFICER

1

: a skilled or artistic worker or craftsman

2

: one that makes or contrives : deviser <had been the artificer of his own fortunes — Times Literary Supplement>

Examples of ARTIFICER

1. <the oil tycoon insisted that the best stone masons, cabinetmakers, and artificers in every other craft be employed to create a mansion of unequalled splendor>

First Known Use of ARTIFICER

14th century

Related to ARTIFICER

Synonyms: artisan, crafter, craftsman, craftsperson, handcraftsman, handicrafter, handicraftsman, handworker, tradesman

Related Words: craftswoman; artist, maker; journeyman, master; mechanic, operative, shaper, smith, technician, wright; handyman, handyperson, workman

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