goldsmith
a person who makes or sells articles of gold.
(formerly) such a person also acting as a banker, moneylender, etc.
Origin of goldsmith
1Other definitions for Goldsmith (2 of 2)
Oliver, 1730?–74, Irish poet, playwright, essayist, and novelist.
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British Dictionary definitions for goldsmith (1 of 2)
/ (ˈɡəʊldˌsmɪθ) /
a dealer in articles made of gold
an artisan who makes such articles
(formerly) a dealer or manufacturer of gold articles who also engaged in banking or other financial business
(in Malaysia) a Chinese jeweller
British Dictionary definitions for Goldsmith (2 of 2)
/ (ˈɡəʊldˌsmɪθ) /
Oliver. ?1730–74, Irish poet, dramatist, and novelist. His works include the novel The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), the poem The Deserted Village (1770), and the comedy She Stoops to Conquer (1773)
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