locksmith

[lok-smith]

noun

a person who makes or repairs locks and keys.

Origin of locksmith

1200–50; Middle English loksmith (first attested as surname). See lock¹, smith

Related formslock·smith·er·y, nounlock·smith·ing, noun

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Contemporary Examples of locksmith

Enrique Sr. opened a lawn-mower shop and later became a locksmith.
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June 28, 2012
She was trained as a locksmith and she knew about picking locks.
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Christine Pelisek
March 8, 2012

Historical Examples of locksmith

She resisted an impulse to say that she had broken the key in the lock and to send for the locksmith.
The Incomplete Amorist
E. Nesbit
The locksmith had carried petitions and memorials to the fountain-head, with his own hands.
Barnaby Rudge
Charles Dickens
The very man was here to-night,' thought the locksmith, changing colour.
Barnaby Rudge
Charles Dickens
Acting on this hint, the locksmith prepared to take his leave.
Barnaby Rudge
Charles Dickens
I love all the ladies, ma'am,' said Hugh, turning to the locksmith's wife.
Barnaby Rudge
Charles Dickens

British Dictionary definitions for locksmith

locksmith

noun

a person who makes or repairs locks

Derived Formslocksmithery or locksmithing, noun

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Word Origin and History for locksmith

early 13c., from lock (n.1) + smith.