Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A craftsman or a craftswoman.
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- noun   Someone who is highly skilled at their trade ; anartificer .
- noun   A person who produces arts and crafts .
Etymologies
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Examples
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								Is it fair to call a craftsperson "crafty," which implies slyness? NYT > Home Page Interview by DEBORAH SOLOMON 2010 
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								An individual who creates crafts, or engages in the decorative arts, is referred to as a craftsperson, artisan, designer-craftsperson, fiber artist, blacksmith, glassblower, etc. unknown title 2009 
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								An individual who creates crafts, or engages in the decorative arts, is referred to as a craftsperson, artisan, designer-craftsperson, fiber artist, blacksmith, glassblower, etc. unknown title 2009 
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								The artist or craftsperson will receive from the state information about how much sales tax to collect (generally, between three and eight percent) and how to pay it -- often, a coupon book is enclosed (the coupons are to be mailed back with sales tax receipts). Daniel Grant: A Word About Taxes Daniel Grant 2012 
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								On the other hand, there is no tax on fellowships and scholarships if the craftsperson is studying for a degree at an educational institution including tuition, lodging, equipment and travel expenses, nor is an award taxable if it comes from a governmental agency or school. Daniel Grant: A Word About Taxes Daniel Grant 2012 
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								But the artist/craftsperson involved has had a dramatic change of circumstances and the commission is probably now impossible. Archive 2009-01-01 Jean 2009 
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								In this way the reader gains insight into the inspiration of each craftsperson. Mexican Folk Art from Oaxacan Artist Families by Arden Aibel and Anya Leah Rothstein 2009 
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								On the other hand, there is no tax on fellowships and scholarships if the craftsperson is studying for a degree at an educational institution including tuition, lodging, equipment and travel expenses, nor is an award taxable if it comes from a governmental agency or school. Daniel Grant: A Word About Taxes Daniel Grant 2012 
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								The artist or craftsperson will receive from the state information about how much sales tax to collect (generally, between three and eight percent) and how to pay it -- often, a coupon book is enclosed (the coupons are to be mailed back with sales tax receipts). Daniel Grant: A Word About Taxes Daniel Grant 2012 
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								The prize money or the monetary value of an award the cash value of a gift certificate, for instance that a craftsperson receives at a show is taxable at normal state and federal rates. Daniel Grant: A Word About Taxes Daniel Grant 2012 
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