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Journeyman

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A journeyman is a tradesman or craftsman who has reached the second grade of accomplishment, between apprentice and master.

The word 'journeyman' comes from the French word 'journée', meaning the period of one day; this refers to his right to charge a fee for each day's work. He would normally be self-employed, and could not employ others. In contrast, an apprentice would be bound to a master, usually for a fixed term of seven years.

The grade of journeyman is subdivided into two: journeyman improver and journeyman proper.

The terms jack and knave are informal words for journeyman.

See also: guild, apprentice, master.


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