smithy

Meaning

Noun

The location where a smith (particularly a blacksmith) works, a forge.

Verb

To forge (metal), especially by traditional blacksmith methods.

Synonyms

forge

blacksmith’s shop

stithy

smithcraft

blacksmith

farriery

ironworks

forging plant

blacksmiths

foundry

shop

smelting

smith

Translations

forge

fucina

Schmiede

herrería

forja

forja

farga

forja

Eisenwerk

smederij

smidse

χαλκουργείο

Eisenhütte

καμίνι σιδηρουργού

χαλκείο

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsmɪði/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: smythy

Cognate with Old English: smiþþe

In summary

From Middle English smythy, from Old Norse smiðja, from Proto-Germanic *smiþjǭ. Cognate with Old English smiþþe (whence the obsolete modern doublet smithe). See the Proto-Germanic entry for further cognates.