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arcanist.

A craftsman who has knowledge of a manufacturing secret (specifically in the area of porcelain manufacturing).

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɑː(ɹ)ˈkeɪnɪst/
  1. A craftsman who has knowledge of a manufacturing secret (specifically in the area of porcelain manufacturing).

    historical
  2. A person who studies arcana or religious mysteries.

Where this word comes from

From arcane + -ist; in the sense of a craftsman with secret knowledge about porcelain manufacturing, borrowed from German Arcanist.

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