noun

smithy

SMIH-thee

Smithy (noun) means a blacksmith's workshop; a forge. Example: “The old smithy still had its anvil and bellows on display.”

noun

A blacksmith's workshop; a forge.

"The old smithy still had its anvil and bellows on display."

How to use smithy

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In plain EnglishThe workshop where a blacksmith works, often called a forge today.

smithied past tense, smithies plural, smithies singular

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The old _____ still had its anvil and bellows on display.

From Old Norse smiðja, "forge," related to smith.

Origin: Old Norse

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What does “smithy” mean?

The word “smithy” means a blacksmith's workshop; a forge. In plain terms, the workshop where a blacksmith works, often called a forge today.

How do you pronounce “smithy”?

“Smithy” is pronounced SMIH-thee (/ˈsmɪði/ in IPA).

How do you use “smithy” in a sentence?

Here is “smithy” used in a sentence: “The old smithy still had its anvil and bellows on display.”

What part of speech is “smithy”?

“Smithy” is a noun.

Where does the word “smithy” come from?

The word “smithy” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse smiðja, "forge," related to smith.

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