nounEtymology: Middle English handi-crafte, alteration of handcraftDate: 13th century 1.a. manual skill b. an occupation requiring skill with the hands 2. the articles fashioned by those engaged in handicraft • handicrafternoun
Handicraft Hand"i*craft, n. [For handcraft, influenced by handiwork; AS. handcr[ae]ft.] 1. A trade requiring skill of hand; manual occupation; handcraft. --Addison. 2. A man who earns his living by handicraft; a handicraftsman. [R.] --Dryden.
(handicrafts) 1. Handicrafts are activities such as embroidery and pottery which involve making things with your hands in a skilful way. N-COUNT: usu pl 2. Handicrafts are the objects that are produced by people doing handicrafts. She sells handicrafts to the tourists.N-COUNT: usu pl