blacksmith
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[edit] Etymology
black (“color of iron”) + smith (“related to smite”)
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blacksmith (plural blacksmiths)
[edit] Usage notes
Historically, blacksmiths in small communities have played a number of other roles, including farrier, wainwright and wheelwright. However, blacksmithing properly refers to the forging of iron, and blacksmiths and farriers themselves make the distinction.
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iron forger
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farrier (colloquial)
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