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handmade

[ hand-meyd ]

adjective

  1. made make by hand, rather than by machine:

    the luxury of handmade shoes.



handmade

/ ˌæԻˈɪ /

adjective

  1. made by hand, not by machine, esp with care or craftsmanship
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Word History and Origins

Origin of handmade1

First recorded in 1605–15; hand + made
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In that case, Louisiana regulators prevented monks from selling handmade caskets without demonstrating any legitimate public interest in health, safety, or consumer protection.

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I grew up wearing handmade clothes when I was small because my mom, who was raised in poverty, knew how to create a wardrobe with little money.

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Colorful textured rugs in purple, blue, orange, pink and red blend with handmade pottery, art and chic glass-top coffee tables.

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Earlier this year, Owens designed a suitcase for the brand with a bronzed exterior that required handmade pigment, making each suitcase unique.

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Using handmade, lo-fi experimental techniques, this project explores how young people have to walk to and from school avoiding the daily threat of gang crossfire.

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