handiwork

== English == === Alternative forms === handywork (dated) === Etymology === From Middle English hondywerk, handiwerc, from Old English handġeweorc (“work done by hand, creation”), from hand (“hand”) + ġeweorc (“work”). Equivalent to hand +‎ work, though it may now reinterpreted as handy (“skilful”) + work. Compare Saterland Frisian Hondwierk, Dutch handwerk, German Handwerk. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhændiˌwɜːk/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhændiˌwɝk/ === Noun === handiwork (usually uncountable, plural handiworks) Work done by the hands. A handmade object; a handicraft. Work done personally. 1901, Bible (American Standard) - Psalms 19:1 The firmament showeth his handiwork. The result of personal efforts. ==== Synonyms ==== (work done by the hands): handwork ==== Translations ====