The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Workman \Work"man\, n.; pl. Workmen. [AS. weorcmann.]
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   1. A man employed in labor, whether in tillage or
      manufactures; a worker.
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   2. Hence, especially, a skillful artificer or laborer.
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