What are the roots of word manufacture?

The word "manufacture" has its roots in Latin. It comes from the combination of two words:

* "manus": meaning "hand"

* "factura": meaning "making" or "doing"

Therefore, "manufacture" literally means "making by hand".

While the word's origin implies hand-crafting, it has evolved to encompass any large-scale production, whether it's done by machines or by hand.