ARTISAN

n.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

One who professes and practices some liberal art; an artist. [Obs.]

2.
n.

One trained to manual dexterity in some mechanic art or trade; and handicraftsman; a mechanic. This is willingly submitted to by the artisan, who can . . . compensate his additional toil and fatigue. Hume.


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