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
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A blacksmith's workshop; a forge.
"Traditionally a village smithy was a busy place because the smith's work was so necessary."
"The workshop with its smithy is still intact, also the loading stage where the narrow-gauge wagons tipped their contents into those of the G.W.R."
— , Notes and News: The Derelict Glyn Valley Tramway (1941)
"The old smithy still had its anvil and bellows on display."
How to use smithy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe workshop where a blacksmith works, often called a forge today.
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Word forms
- Plural
- smithies
- Third person singular
- smithies
- Past tense
- smithied
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Etymology
From Old Norse smiðja, "forge," related to smith.
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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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