stithy

noun

plural stithies
1
archaic : anvil
2
archaic : smithy sense 1

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old Norse stethi; akin to Old English stede stead

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stithy was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Stithy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stithy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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