'manufacturer' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'manu factus,' where 'manu' meant 'by hand' and 'factus' meant 'made.'

'manu factus' transformed into the French word 'manufacture,' and eventually became the modern English word 'manufacturer' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'made by hand,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or company that makes goods for sale.'