tradesfolk
/ˈtreɪdzfəʊk/Now somewhat archaic
noun
In singular (treated as plural) and plural (now rare ). People engaged in trading or the sale of goods and commodities; especially shopkeepers. Also: people engaged in a trade or a skilled manual occupation; artisans, craftspeople.
Origin
Early 18th century. From the genitive of trade + folk, after tradesman and tradeswoman.