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journeyman's piece

noun

Etymology

Likely a calque of German Gesellenstück. Much use seems to be in reference to Germany or continental Europe.

  1. calqued from Gesellenstück

Definitions

  1. A work that someone produces in order to prove that they have completed their…

    A work that someone produces in order to prove that they have completed their apprenticeship in a craft.

  2. An action or achievement by which someone proves their competency.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA