noun

Smythe

smihth

Smythe (noun) means a surname, an older spelling variant of Smith, originally denoting someone who worked as a metalworker. Example: “The Smythe family had run the village forge for generations.”

noun

A surname, an older spelling variant of Smith, originally denoting someone who worked as a metalworker.

"The Smythe family had run the village forge for generations."

How to use Smythe

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned spelling of the surname Smith.

Easily confused with

smith →

Word forms

Smythes plural

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Etymology

A variant spelling of Smith, from the trade of the blacksmith.

Rhymes for Smythe

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Smythe” mean?

The word “Smythe” means a surname, an older spelling variant of Smith, originally denoting someone who worked as a metalworker. In plain terms, an old-fashioned spelling of the surname Smith.

How do you pronounce “Smythe”?

“Smythe” is pronounced smihth (/smɪθ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Smythe” in a sentence?

Here is “Smythe” used in a sentence: “The Smythe family had run the village forge for generations.”

What part of speech is “Smythe”?

“Smythe” is a noun.