smiþian

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Old English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Germanic *smiþōną (to smith), equivalent to smiþ +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈsmi.θi.ɑn/, [ˈsmi.ði.ɑn]

Verb[edit]

smiþian

  1. to forge: to make skillfully, especially of metal
    • c. 992, Ælfric, "The Invention of the Holy Cross"
      Hē hēt ēac smiðian of smǣtum golde āne lȳtle rōde, þā hē leġde on his swīðran.
      He also had a little cross forged out of pure gold, which he placed in his right hand.
    • c. 992, Ælfric, "The Passion of the Apostles Peter and Paul"
      Hē cwæþ, "Iċ þē betǣċe heofones rīċes cǣġe." Nis sēo cǣġ gyldenu, ne seolfrenu, ne of nānum andtimbre ġesmiðod.
      He said, "I will give you the key to the kingdom of heaven." That key is not made of gold, or silver, or forged from any material.

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Descendants[edit]

  • Middle English: smythen

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