artesian

adj

1. (not-comparable)Of a water supply, rising to the surface under its own hydrostatic pressure.
2. (alt-of, misspelling, not-comparable)Misspelling of artisan.
3. (not-comparable)Of or relating to the former French region of Artois.

   “Even Maximilian Robespierre, who was then bestirring himself in public matters at Arras, addressed his first political publication, which he called a 'manifesto,' not to the people of Artois, but to 'the Artesian nation.'”

noun

1. (alt-of, misspelling)Misspelling of artisan.

   “Thus, it was offering training to these artesians, governmental and non-governmental organizations in wood, carpet, weaving, pottery, metal, bamboo works for three and six months.”

   “Whereas, the opposite view was associated with the petit bourgeoisie which represented the small-scale productive sector of poor peasants, small land-owners and tenants, artesians and owners of small workshops[…]”