JOURNEYMAN


Meaning of JOURNEYMAN in English

n. (pl. -men) 1 a qualified mechanic or artisan who works for another. 2 derog. a a reliable but not outstanding worker. b a mere hireling.

[ JOURNEY in obs. sense 'day's work' + MAN ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.