Carvers

/ˈkɑːrvərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of carver; people who carve wood, stone, or other materials to create artistic or functional objects.

Etymology

From carve plus the agent suffix -er (one who does the action) plus -s for plural. Old English ceorfan evolved into the modern word carve, making carvers those who practice this ancient craft.

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Master carvers in the Middle Ages were like rock stars—they traveled between cathedrals, their signatures literally carved into pillars and altars, and some took decades to complete single projects, making them among history's first celebrity artists.

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