blacksmith

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

black (color of iron) +‎ smith (related to smite)

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈblæk.smɪθ/, SAMPA: /"bl{k.smIT/
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[edit] Noun

blacksmith (plural blacksmiths)

  1. A person who forges iron.
  2. (informal) A person who shoes horses; a farrier).

[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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