smithy Meaning & Definition
What Does Smithy Mean?
Smithy is used as a noun meaning The location where a smith (particularly a blacksmith) works; a forge. As a verb, it means To forge (metal), especially by traditional blacksmith methods. As a verb, it means To forge, especially by hand.
Smithy at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsmɪði/ |
| Synonyms | forge |
| Plural | smithies |
| Verb forms | smithies, smithying, smithied |
Smithy Definition (Noun)
- The location where a smith (particularly a blacksmith) works; a forge.
Traditionally a village smithy was a busy place because the smith's work was so necessary.
Smithy as a Verb
- To forge (metal), especially by traditional blacksmith methods.
Verb
- To forge, especially by hand
Synonyms of Smithy
Smithy synonyms and antonyms →Smithy in a Sentence
Traditionally a village smithy was a busy place because the smith's work was so necessary.
Word Forms & Grammar
smithy (plural smithies)
smithy (third-person singular simple present smithies, present participle smithying, simple past and past participle smithied)
Words That Rhyme With Smithy
Origin of Smithy
From Middle English smythy, from Old Norse smiðja, from Proto-Germanic *smiþjǭ. Cognate with Old English smiþþe (whence the obsolete modern doublet smithe, smythe (“the workshop of a smith, forge”)). See the Proto-Germanic entry for further cognates. Partially displaced by English forge.
Smithy: Your Questions Answered
Is smithy a noun or a verb?
Smithy is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for smithy?
You can replace smithy with words such as forge. See the full list of smithy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of smithy?
The plural of smithy is smithies.
What is the past tense of smithy?
The past tense of smithy is smithied. The present participle is smithying.