stithy

noun \ ˈsti-t͟hē , -thē \

Definition of stithy

plural stithies

1 archaic : anvil

2 archaic : smithy 1

Origin and Etymology of stithy

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

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First Known Use: 13th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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