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Learn a Word Family: Smith

(2013-09-08 22:39:29) 下一个
If, upon seeing the title, you thought I was going to talk about Mr. and Ms. Smith, well, think again!

According to Wiktionary, The word "smith" can be a noun, meaning
  1. A craftsperson who works metal into desired forms using a hammer and other tools, sometimes heating the metal to make it more workable, especially a blacksmith.
  2. (archaic) An artist.
and a verb, meaning
  1. To forge, to form, usually on an anvil; by heating and pounding.
I know all these definitions are pretty dry and abstract, but please bear with me. The really interesting part is the various kinds of craftspersons there are (also from Wiktionary):
  • ironsmith, blacksmith
  • platinumsmith
  • silversmith
  • tinsmith, whitesmith
  • goldsmith
  • weaponsmith, swordsmith

    In addition, there is another word "wordsmith", according to an article I read recently.

    Now, do you think it is worth knowing the smiths, in addition to the Smiths?
     
    Surfer_Diver
    2013.9.8
     
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