English word craft comes from Proto-Indo-European *gerh₂-, and later Proto-Germanic *kraftaz (Strength, power.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *gerh₂- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to call hoarsely, to cry hoarsely |
| *grepn- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *grep- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | hook , hook, power, hook, strength, force, hook, force |
| *kraftaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Strength, power. |
| cræft | Old English (ang) | A device, especially magical. An occupation. Skill, art. Strength, power. |
| craft | Middle English (enm) | |
| craft | English (en) | (countable, plural: craft) A vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space.. (countable, plural: crafts) A particular kind of skilled work.. (countable, plural: crafts) The skilled practice of a practical occupation.. (figurative) A woman.. (nautical) Boats, especially of smaller size than ships. Historically primarily applied to vessels engaged in loading or [...] |