Mechanic (?), n. [F. mécanique mechanics. See Mechanic, a.] 1. The art of the application of the laws of motion or force to construction. [Obs.][1913 Webster]
2. A mechanician; an artisan; an artificer; one who practices any mechanic art; one skilled or employed in shaping and uniting materials, as wood, metal, etc., into any kind of structure, machine, or other object, requiring the use of tools, or instruments. Also, a technician who maintains or repairs machinery; as, an auto mechanic.[1913 Webster +PJC]
An art quite lost with our mechanics.
Mechanic (m&euptack_;kăn&ibreve_;k), a. [F. mécanique, L. mechanicus, Gr. mhchanikos, fr. mhchanh a machine. See Machine.] 1. Having to do with the application of the laws of motion in the art of constructing or making things; of or pertaining to mechanics; mechanical; as, the mechanic arts. “These mechanic philosophers.” Ray.[1913 Webster]
Mechanic slaves,With greasy aprons, rules, and hammers.
2. Of or pertaining to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar.[1913 Webster]
To make a god, a hero, or a kingDescend to a mechanic dialect.
Sometimes he ply'd the strong, mechanic tool.
3. Base. [Obs.] Whitlock.[1913 Webster]