Handwark

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East Central German

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Etymology

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From Hand +‎ Wark.

Noun

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Handwark n

  1. (Erzgebirgisch) craft; handcraft; handiwork
  2. (Erzgebirgisch) trade; business

Further reading

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  • Manfred Blechschmidt, Behüt eich fei dos Licht Ein Weihnachtsbuch des Erzgebirges P. 143

German Low German

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Etymology

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Equivalent to Hand +‎ Wark.

Noun

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Handwark n (plural Handwarken)

  1. craft; handcraft; handiwork
  2. trade; business