One who makes an impression as a craftsman (6)

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etcher

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'one who makes an impression' is the definition.
(someone who etches an impression)

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(Other definitions for etcher that I've seen before include "One sharply scores" , "Artist such as Rembrandt" , "One makes a deep impression" , "Cutter" , "one who uses acid" .)

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