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Blacksmith

//ˈblæk.smɪθ// name, noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname originating as an occupation.
Noun
  1. 1
    A person who forges iron.

    "The blacksmith may forge what Religion he pleases."

  2. 2
    a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil wordnet
  3. 3
    A person who shoes horses. informal
  4. 4
    A blackish fish of the Pacific coast (Chromis punctipinnis).
Verb
  1. 1
    To work as a blacksmith. intransitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From black (color of forged iron) + smith (related to smite).

Etymology 2

From black (color of forged iron) + smith (related to smite).

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