journeyman

English

/ˈdʒɝnimən/, /ˈdʒɜːnimən/

noun
Definitions
  • a tradesman who has served an apprenticeship and is employed by a master tradesman
  • a competent but undistinguished tradesman, especially one who works, and is paid by the day
  • (sports) a player who plays on many different teams during the course of his career

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English jorneman derived from Old French jornee (a day's work, a journey) affix from English journey.

Origin

English

journey

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