blacksmithing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blacksmithing
First recorded in 1820–30; blacksmith + -ing 1
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Over time, blacksmithing gave way to the more lucrative marriage business with about 18% of all Scotland's weddings taking place in Dumfries and Galloway - the majority at Gretna Green.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
According to a biography of Woods published in 1887, he attended school until about the age of 10, learning basic reading, writing and arithmetic, before leaving to apprentice in blacksmithing and machining.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
When he took an introductory class at Adam’s Forge, a blacksmithing school in Simi Valley, he realized he had already taught himself the basics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2025
Kenefick, who is transgender, said blacksmithing offered a way to express herself.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 25, 2023
Here, in the evenings, they studied blacksmithing, carpentering, and other necessary arts from books which they had brought out of the farmhouse.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
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