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smithy
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
smithy
(noun)
smithy
/
ˈ
smɪθi/
noun
plural
smithies
smithy
/
ˈ
smɪθi/
noun
plural
smithies
Britannica Dictionary definition of SMITHY
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1
:
the place where a blacksmith works
They tore down the old
smithy
behind the general store.
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:
smith
In earlier times, the town
smithy
[=
blacksmith
] would repair pots and wagon wheels.
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