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   Smith , n. [AS. smið; akin to D. smid, G. schmied, OHG. smid, Icel. smiðr, Dan. & Sw. smed, Goth. smiþa (in comp.); cf. Gr. σμίλη a sort of knife, σμινύη a hoe, mattock.]
   One who forges with the hammer; one who works in metals; as, a blacksmith, goldsmith, silversmith, and the like.
   Piers Plowman.
   
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   Nor yet the smith hath learned to form a sword.
   Tate.
   
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   One who makes or effects anything. [R.]
   Dryden.
   
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   Smith, v. t. [AS. smiðian. See Smith, n.] To beat into shape; to forge. [Obs.]
   Chaucer.
   
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   What smith that any [weapon] smitheth.
   Piers Plowman.
   
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