Etymology

smithcraft

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Today it means: The art or occupation of a smith, especially a metalsmith. Full definition →

Middle English smythcraft ← Old English smiþcræft
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  1. Old English · inherited fromsmiþcræft
  2. Middle English · inherited fromsmythcraft
  3. English todaysmithcraft

From Middle English smythcraft, from Old English smiþcræft, equivalent to smith + -craft.

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