"journeyman's piece" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: journeyman's pieces [plural], journeymen's pieces [plural]
Etymology: Likely a calque of German Gesellenstück. Much use seems to be in reference to Germany or continental Europe. Etymology templates: {{cal|en|de|Gesellenstück|nocap=1}} calque of German Gesellenstück Head templates: {{en-noun|s|journeymen's pieces}} journeyman's piece (plural journeyman's pieces or journeymen's pieces)
  1. A work that someone produces in order to prove that they have completed their apprenticeship in a craft.
    Sense id: en-journeyman's_piece-en-noun-mGIb3snf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 82 18
  2. (figurative) An action or achievement by which someone proves their competency. Tags: figuratively Related terms: masterpiece, masterstick
    Sense id: en-journeyman's_piece-en-noun-XLDWDJx3

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