Word
smith
Phoneticssmith
US/ˈsmɪθ/
UK/smˈɪθ/
Definitions
02family name
n. the most common family name in English-speaking countries like the UK and the US.
n. the most frequent surname in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and Australia, originating from the occupation.
“Mr. Smith is our new history teacher at the high school.”
“The name Smith is so ubiquitous in English-speaking records that genealogists often find it difficult to distinguish between different family branches.”
03to forge metal
v. to shape metal by heating it and hitting it with a hammer.
v. to forge or shape metal, typically on an anvil, through the application of heat and percussive force.
“The ancient sword was smithed by a master in the mountains.”
“The artisan smithed the glowing iron with rhythmic precision, turning a raw bar into a delicate gate ornament over several hours.”
Literary
Usage
The verb form is much rarer than the noun and is often replaced by 'forge' in modern contexts.
Etymology
From smith or Middle English Smith (“a surname”), alternative form of Smyth, itself from smyth (“smith”). Doublet of Schmidt, Smid, and Smit.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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