First Known Use: 15th century
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blacksmith
noun black·smith \ˈblak-ˌsmith\
: a person who makes or repairs things made of iron (such as horseshoes)
Full Definition of BLACKSMITH
: a smith who forges iron
— black·smith·ing \-ˌsmi-thiŋ\ noun
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Origin of BLACKSMITH
from a distinction between black metal (iron) and white metal (tin)
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blacksmith
noun black·smith \ˈblak-ˌsmith\
Definition of BLACKSMITH for Kids
: a person who makes or repairs things made out of iron
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