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plyer

plyer

9.9
A person who regularly does a skilled job or trade
  • noun
  • /ˈplaɪər/
  • Archaic
: artesano
  • She became a recognized plyer of legal services in her community.

Examples

  • The town was well known for its many skilled plyers of different crafts.

  • The plyer skillfully crafted the wooden chair.

  • As a seasoned plyer of his trade, he was trusted by everyone in the market.

  • Many plyers in the market offer unique handmade items.

  • As a seasoned plyer, he has built a reputation for creating intricate wood carvings.

  • The plyer demonstrated remarkable skill in weaving baskets at the craft fair.

  • Many local artisans are recognized as plyers of their crafts, showcasing their talents at the annual festival.

Synonyms

craftsman
vsplyer
34 2.8

A person who makes useful or beautiful things by hand and is very skilled

is less narrowly about manual excellence and more about regular engagement
tradesperson
vsplyer
1 3.6

A person who does skilled physical work like an electrician or carpenter

is broader and applies to any regular trade or skilled activity
practicer
vsplyer
1 3.5

A person who regularly does an activity to get better at it

is a regular skilled worker in a trade rather than only training

How Skilled

expert
∞ 3.2
practitioner
108 4.0
plyer
  • Archaic
9.9
worker
∞ 1.0
amateur
132 2.8
dabbler
4 6.7

Surface Forms

plyer singular
plyers plural

Etymology

Plyer comes from the word ply, as in 'to ply a trade', which means 'to work at something regularly'. So a plyer is someone who carries on a trade or activity often and with skill.