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Smith

A metalworker or blacksmith, one who works with metal.

Meaning and origin

Smith comes from the Old English word smitan, meaning 'to smite' or 'to hit', and originally referred to a metalworker or blacksmith.

How to pronounce Smith

English (US)SMITH /smɪθ/

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