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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Architect

/(är"kĭ*tĕkt)/ · Ar·chi·tect · IPA /ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛkt/
01 n. A person skilled in the art of building; one who understands architecture, or makes it his occupation to form plans and designs of building…
  1. 1.
    A person skilled in the art of building; one who understands architecture, or makes it his occupation to form plans and designs of buildings, and to superintend the artificers employed.
  2. 2.
    A contriver, designer, or maker.
    “The architects of their own happiness.” Milton.
    “A French woman is a perfect architect in dress.” — Coldsmith.