Definition of blacksmith
:a smith who forges iron
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There will be demonstrations by a blacksmith, weaver, spinner, knitter, chair caner and wood/stone carver.
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In the collection are original and replicated buildings, such as a school, farm, blacksmith, general store and houses.
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A blacksmith will return, as will a brain tanning demonstration, which Hodson said many people liked last year.
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The 100-acre park features 100 working craftspeople such as blacksmiths, glassblowers and candle-makers.
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Boyd Rankin, an armorer for the show who played Mikken the blacksmith in Season One of GoT, will be on hand, as will two of the Stark children's direwolves.
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Other frozen occupations include services for home repairs and electronic equipment, developers of applications for cell phones and web pages, music teachers, education tutors and even blacksmiths.
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Amazon’s recent purchase of Whole Foods intimates that even supermarkets may one day go the way of blacksmiths and soda fountains.
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This nose-to-tail eatery is tucked into a former blacksmith shop in the heart of Hudson.
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Origin and Etymology of blacksmith
from a distinction between black metal (iron) and white metal (tin)
BLACKSMITH Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of blacksmith for English Language Learners
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: a person who makes or repairs things made of iron (such as horseshoes)
BLACKSMITH Defined for Kids
blacksmith
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Definition of blacksmith for Students
:a person who makes or repairs things made out of iron
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