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Added 9 October 2026

blacksmith

/ˈblæk.smɪθ/ noun

In Latin: ferrārius Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about blacksmith at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil.

Origin

From black (color of forged iron) + smith (related to smite).

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