smithery

noun

smith·​ery ˈsmi-thə-rē How to pronounce smithery (audio)
plural smitheries
1
: the work, art, or trade of a smith
2

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of smithery was circa 1648

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Cite this Entry

“Smithery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smithery. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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