whitesmith

noun

white·​smith ˈ(h)wīt-ˌsmith How to pronounce whitesmith (audio)
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: a worker in iron who finishes or polishes the work

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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“Whitesmith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whitesmith. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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