wright
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Definition
A 'wright' is an old term for a person who builds or repairs something, especially as a skilled craftsman, such as a shipwright (who makes ships) or a playwright (who writes plays).
Usage & Nuances
Now mostly used in compound words like 'shipwright', 'wheelwright', or 'playwright'. It refers to someone skilled in making or repairing specific things. Rarely used alone in modern English.
Example Sentences
A wright built the village's wooden bridge.
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The church door was made by a skilled wright.
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A wheelwright repairs broken wagon wheels.
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In old times, every town had its own wright for tools and furniture.
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The name 'Wright' often comes from someone whose ancestor was a wright.
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You rarely hear someone called a wright these days, except in words like 'shipwright' or 'playwright'.
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