sloyd

noun

variants or less commonly slojd or sloid
ˈslȯid
plural -s
: a system of manual training developed from a Swedish system and designed for training in the use of tools and materials but emphasizing training in wood carving as a means to this end

Word History

Etymology

Swedish slöjd skill, skilled labor; akin to Old Norse slœgth cunning, sleight

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“Sloyd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sloyd. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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