smithy

[ smith-ee, smith-ee ]

noun

, plural smith·ies.

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

smithy

/ ˈsmɪðɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of smithy¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of smithy¹

Old English smiththe; related to Old Norse smithja, Old High German smidda, Middle Dutch smisse

Example Sentences

The Smithy character, played by Dustin Ybarra, is so cartoonish as to be off-putting rather than gleefully adolescent.

From The Daily Beast

In every smithy and factory bowie-knives were being forged with all speed, and 10,000 men were already armed with them.

From Project Gutenberg

My smithy lies yonder, beyond that turn of the road and behind the biggest oak tree in the country.

From Project Gutenberg

A big car was passing slowly up the village street, and as it came abreast the smithy the doctor raised his hat.

From Project Gutenberg

Thrice, all his strength flew with a downright stroke,—a smithy's sledge less crushing.

From Project Gutenberg

As Lagroin and the dwarf came to the door of the smithy, they heard the loud laugh of Lajeunesse.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• boiler
• heater
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• incinerator
• kiln
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