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drafts⋅man

[drafts-muhn, drahfts-]
–noun, plural -men.
1. a person employed in making mechanical drawings, as of machines, structures, etc.
2. a person who draws sketches, plans, or designs.
3. an artist exceptionally skilled in drawing: Matisse was a superb draftsman.
4. a person who draws up documents.
5. draughtsman (def. 1).
Also, British, draughtsman (for defs. 1–4).


Origin:
1655–65; draft + 's 1 + man 1


drafts⋅man⋅ship, noun


See -man.
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drafts·man   (drāfts'mən)   
n.  
  1. A man who draws plans or designs, as of structures to be built.

  2. A man who draws, especially an artist.

drafts'man·ship' n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: drafts·man
Pronunciation: 'drafts-m&n
Function: noun
: a person who prepares or composes legal or legislative documents —drafts·man·ship noun
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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