wright

noun

ˈrīt 

: a worker skilled in the manufacture especially of wooden objects

—usually used in combination

shipwright

wheelwright

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English wyrhta, wryhta worker, maker; akin to Old English weorc work — more at work

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

wright

noun

ˈrīt 

: a worker especially in wood

—usually used in combination

Biographical Definition

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biographical name (1)

ˈrīt 

Frank Lloyd 1867–1959 American architect

Wright

2 of 4

biographical name (2)

Joseph 1734–1797 Wright of Derby English painter

Wright

3 of 4

biographical name (3)

Or*ville ˈȯr-vəl  1871–1948 and his brother Wilbur 1867–1912 American pioneers in aviation

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biographical name (4)

Richard 1908–1960 American author