Etymology

smithing

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Today it means: The work of a smith; the forging of metal. Full definition →

Middle English smethyng
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromsmethyng
  2. English todaysmithing

From Middle English smethyng; equivalent to smith + -ing.

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