# journeyman's piece

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. 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.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/journeyman-s-piece