goldsmithery

noun

gold·​smith·​ery

-thərē

variants or goldsmithry

-thrē

plural -es

1

: the work, art, or trade of a goldsmith

2

: articles manufactured by goldsmiths

Word History

Etymology

Middle English goldsmithrie, from goldsmith + -rie -ry

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