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goldsmithery

noun
gold·smith·ery | \ -thərē \
variants: or goldsmithry \-thrē \
plural -es

Definition of goldsmithery 

1 : the work, art, or trade of a goldsmith

2 : articles manufactured by goldsmiths

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History and Etymology for goldsmithery

Middle English goldsmithrie, from goldsmith + -rie -ry

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