- 1. n. Formerly, a man hired to work by the day; now, commonly, one who has mastered a handicraft or trade; -- distinguished from apprentice and from master workman. Source: opted
- 2. n. a male professional whose work is consistently of high quality Source: wordnet
- 3. Formerly, a man hired to work by the day; now, commonly, one who has mastered a handicraft or trade; -- distinguished from apprentice and from master workman. I have thought some of nature's journeymen had made men, and not made them well. Shak. Source: webster
- 4. Formerly, a man hired to work by the day; now, commonly, onewho has mastered a handicraft or trade; -- distinguished fromapprentice and from master workman.I have thought some of nature's journeymen had made men, and not madethem well. Shak. Source: adambom
- 5. n:100 n a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft Source: ecdict
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