a person who works in metal, esp one who shapes metal by hammering
b.
(in combination)
a silversmith
2. blacksmith
Word origin
Old English; related to Old Norse smithr, Old High German smid, Middle Low German smīde jewellery, Greek smilē carving knife
Smith in British English
(smɪθ)
noun
1.
Adam. 1723–90, Scottish economist and philosopher, whose influential book The Wealth of Nations (1776) advocated free trade and private enterprise and opposed state interference
2.
Alexander McCall. born 1948, Scottish writer and academic, born in Zimbabwe. His novels include The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (1998), The Sunday Philosophy Club (2004) and 44 Scotland Street (2005)
3.
Bessie, known as Empress of the Blues. 1894–1937, US blues singer and songwriter
4.
Delia. born 1941, British cookery writer and broadcaster: her publications include The Complete Cookery Course (1982)
5. F.E. See (1st Earl of) Birkenhead2
6.
Harvey. born 1938, British showjumper
7.
Ian (Douglas). 1919–2007, Zimbabwean statesman; prime minister of Rhodesia (1964–79). He declared independence from Britain unilaterally (1965)
8.
John. ?1580–1631, English explorer and writer, who helped found the North American colony of Jamestown, Virginia. He was reputedly saved by the local chief's daughter Pocahontas from execution by her tribe. Among his works is a Description of New England (1616)
9.
John. 1938–94, British Labour politician; leader of the Labour Party 1992–94
10.
Joseph. 1805–44, US religious leader; founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church)
11.
Dame Maggie. born 1934, British actress. She has appeared in the films The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969), California Suite (1978), The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1988), The Secret Garden (1993), Gosford Park (2001), the Harry Potter series (2001–11), and in the TV series Downton Abbey (2010–15)
12.
Stevie, real name Florence Margaret Smith. 1902–71, British poet. Her works include Novel on Yellow Paper (1936), and the poems 'A Good Time was had by All' (1937) and 'Not Waving but Drowning' (1957)
13.
Sydney. 1771–1845, British clergyman and writer, noted for The Letters of Peter Plymley (1807–08), in which he advocated Catholic emancipation
14.
Will(ard Christopher). born 1968, US film actor and rap singer; star of the television series The Fresh Prince of Bel Air (1990–96), the Men In Black series of films (1997–2012), Ali (2001), and I Robot (2004)
15.
Wilbur. born 1933, British novelist, born in Zambia. His novels include Where the Lion Feeds (1964), Monsoon (1999) and The Quest (2007)
16.
William. 1769–1839, English geologist, who founded the science of stratigraphy by proving that rock strata could be dated by the fossils they contained
Smith in American English
(smɪθ)
1.
Adam1723-90; Scot. economist
2.
Alfred E(manuel)1873-1944; U.S. politician
3.
ˈBessie (ˈbɛsi) 1898?-1937; U.S. blues singer
4.
David (Roland)1906-65; U.S. sculptor & painter
5.
Captain John1580?-1631; Eng. colonist in America
see also UNRESOLVED CROSS REF
6.
Joseph1805-44; U.S. founder of the Mormon Church
7.
Sydney1771-1845; Eng. clergyman & essayist
8. see Wayland
9.
William1769-1839; Eng. geologist
smith in American English
(smɪθ)
noun
1.
a person who makes or repairs metal objects, esp. by shaping the metal while it is hot and soft; metalworker
usually in combination [silversmith]
2.
blacksmith
Word origin
ME < OE, akin to Ger schmied (older schmid) < IE base *smēi-, to work with a sharp tool > Gr smilē, knife
Examples of 'smith' in a sentence
smith
PEOPLE refer to The Smiths as your golden era.
The Sun (2006)
All related terms of 'smith'
Fort Smith
city in NW Ark ., on the Arkansas River: pop. 80,000
King-Smith
Ronald Gordon , known as Dick . 1922–2011, British writer for children; his numerous books include The Sheep Pig (1984) and the Sophie series
Duncan Smith
( George ) Iain. born 1954, British politician ; leader of the Conservative Party (2001–03); secretary of state for work and pensions (2010–2016)
Granny Smith
a variety of hard green-skinned apple eaten raw or cooked
Kingsford-Smith
Sir Charles ( Edward ). 1897–1935, Australian aviator and pioneer (with Charles Ulm ) of trans-Pacific and trans-Tasman flights
Wayland
a smith , artificer , and king of the elves in European folklore