Smith

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1 Noun

1.1 Related terms
1.2 Translations

2 Etymology

3 Proper noun

Noun

smith (smiths)

A craftsperson who works metal into desired forms using a hammer and other tools, possibly having heated it to make it more workable.

Related terms

smithy or smiddy
smithery
blacksmith
goldsmith
silversmith
swordsmith
tinsmith

Translations

Dutch: smid m
Finnish: seppä
Slovak: kováč m, kováčka f
Swedish: smed c

Etymology

From German Schmidt, Schmitt.

Proper noun

Smith

The most common surname in the English language.

WordNet Definitions

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1. Smith, Ian Smith, Ian Douglas Smith -- (Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)).
2. Smith, David Smith, David Roland Smith -- (United States sculptor (1906-1965)).
3. Smith, Kate Smith, Kathryn Elizabeth Smith -- (United States singer noted for her rendition of patriotic songs (1909-1986)).
4. Smith, Julia Evelina Smith -- (United States suffragist who refused to pay taxes until she could vote (1792-1886)).
5. Smith, Bessie Smith -- (United States blues singer (1894-1937)).
6. Smith, Joseph Smith -- (religious leader who founded the Mormon Church in 1830 (1805-1844)).
7. Smith, John Smith, Captain John Smith -- (English explorer who helped found the colony at Jamestown, Virginia; was said to have been saved by Pocahontas (1580-1631)).
8. Smith, Adam Smith -- (Scottish economist who advocated private enterprise and free trade (1723-1790)).
9. smith -- (someone who works at something specified).
10. smith, metalworker -- (someone who works metal (especially by hammering it when it is hot and malleable)).

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