Architect

Architect
Architect Ar"chi*tect ([aum]r"k[i^]*t[e^]kt), n. [L. architectus, architecton, Gr. ? chief artificer, master builder; pref. 'archi- (E. archi-) + ? workman, akin to ? art, skill, ? to produce: cf. F. architecte, It. architetto. See {Technical}.] 1. A person skilled in the art of building; one who understands architecture, or makes it his occupation to form plans and designs of buildings, and to superintend the artificers employed. [1913 Webster]

2. A contriver, designer, or maker. [1913 Webster]

The architects of their own happiness. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

A French woman is a perfect architect in dress. --Coldsmith. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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