smithy

American  

[smith-ee, smith-ee] / ˈsmɪθ i, ˈsmɪð i /

noun

plural

smithies

1. the workshop of a smith, especially a blacksmith.

2. a blacksmith.

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smithy British  

/ ˈsmɪðɪ /

noun

1. a place in which metal, usually iron or steel, is worked by heating and hammering; forge

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Etymology

Origin of smithy

1250–1300; Middle English smithi < Old Norse smithja; akin to Old English smiththe. See smith

Example Sentences

The miller and the smithy were also in the town center, right next to each other.

From Literature

The plan was equally straightforward: Community-owned farms would feed everyone and fund additional industries, including apiaries, hatcheries, canneries, smithies, brickyards and even a film studio.

From Los Angeles Times

You can also visit the nearby village to stock up at a general store and visit a smithy to upgrade your weapons.

From The Verge

“Head for the hay,” he hollered, flapping his arms as if he could propel Rooster Jim toward the bundles at the back of the smithy.

From Literature

Under a spreading chestnut tree, the village smithies stand in another season of “Forged in Fire.”

From Los Angeles Times

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