Nasmyth

/ ˈneɪsmɪθ /

noun

NasmythJames18081890MBritishTECHNOLOGY: engineerTECHNOLOGY: inventor James. 1808–90, British engineer; inventor of the steam hammer (1839)

Another man of science, James Nasmyth, the inventor of the steam-hammer, had a similar happy experience.

"You're only fit for the grocery," said Gordon-Nasmyth scornfully, sitting down and helping himself to one of my uncle's cigars.

I made some commercial inquiries, and there seemed even then much truth in Gordon-Nasmyth's estimate of the value of the stuff.

I am inclined to think Gordon-Nasmyth imagined we would give him a cheque for six thousand pounds on the strength of his talk.

This added to the piratical flavour that insufficient funds and Gordon-Nasmyth's original genius had already given the enterprise.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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