smith

noun

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: a worker in metals : blacksmith
2
: maker
often used in combination
gunsmith
tunesmith

Examples of smith in a Sentence

Ancient smiths developed the techniques needed to make metal tools.
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The discovery of the precious ore mithril gave the elves another option championed by Elrond (Robert Aramayo), Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), and the elven smith Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards). Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 Aug. 2024 In order to convince the great elven smith Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) to forge the titular rings of power with him, Sauron disguises himself as an elf-like mystic. Christian Holub, EW.com, 27 July 2024 But the dwarves have skilled smiths of their own, and season 2 will introduce us to one of the most famous: Narvi (Kevin Eldon). Christian Holub, EW.com, 23 July 2024 He’s introduced as a smith working in King’s Landing. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for smith 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German smid smith and probably to Greek smilē wood-carving knife

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of smith was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Smith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smith. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

smith

noun
1
: a worker in metals : blacksmith
2
: one who constructs, builds, or produces something : maker
often used in combination
gunsmith

Biographical Definition

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Adam 1723–1790 Scottish economist

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Alfred Emanuel 1873–1944 American politician

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Bessie 1894–1937 American blues singer

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Dame Maggie 1934–     Margaret Natalie Smith British actress

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David 1906–1965 American sculptor

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George E(lwood) 1930–     American physicist

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John circa 1580–1631 English explorer and colonist

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Joseph 1805–1844 American founder of Mormon Church

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Michael 1932–2000 Canadian (British-born) biochemist

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Stevie 1902–1971 originally Florence Margaret Smith British poet

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Sydney 1771–1845 English essayist

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Vernon Lomax 1927–     American economist

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Walter Be*dell bə-ˈdel How to pronounce Smith (audio) 1895–1961 American general and diplomat

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William 1769–1839 English geologist

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