smithery

American  

[smith-uh-ree] / ˈsmɪθ ə ri /

noun

plural

smitheries

1. the work, craft, or workshop of a smith.

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smithery British  

/ ˈsmɪθərɪ /

noun

1. the trade or craft of a blacksmith

2. a rare word for smithy

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Etymology

Origin of smithery

First recorded in 1615–25; smith + -ery

Example Sentences

Every fourth or fifth joke has the air of having been hammered out on an anvil, and a few might have been better left in the smithery.

From Los Angeles Times

She says to him in the smithery, “There’s no peace here,” and that scene illuminates this whole idea for him of: “Well, you’re right, there is no peace for me as a regular person. My peace is in power. I need to rule. I need to lead.”

From New York Times

You rarely see Halbrand alone before the finale, save for this moment when he’s in the smithery, staring at his pouch, making his decision.

From New York Times

At the same time, as someone who is all too aware of the economic imperatives around making a sustainable living from word smithery, I’m aware of the time constraints under which journalists and commentators work.

From Forbes

The possibilities feel quite overwhelming for brands trying to work out where to start with a social media strategy, says John Willshire of marketing and product innovation studio Smithery.

From The Guardian