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swordsmith

swordsmith

1 7.9
A person who makes or fixes swords
  • noun
  • /ˈsɔrdˌsmɪθ/
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  • Then using hammers, the master swordsmith flattens out the steel.

Examples

  • We're incredibly fortunate to have a fellow named Peter Lyon, who was the metal worker, the swordsmith on the movie.

  • The skilled swordsmith crafted beautiful blades for the local warriors.

  • You have to be a swordsmith to get the technology to be able to make a sword.

  • I can provide a swordsmith such as Paul the opportunity to make very careful measurements so that some of the original swords which have survived--

  • Just some of the things you might see from Weta on Monday include: Fine Art Collectible Sculptures, Authentic Prop Replicas, The Master Swordsmith's Collection, Art Prints and Maps from the original artists, Jewelry.

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  • In the village, the swordsmith is known for his ability to repair old swords.

  • The apprentice watched as the swordsmith skillfully reshaped the metal into a sharp blade.

How Skilled

swordsmith
1 7.9
journeyman
9 7.0

Surface Forms

swordsmith singular
swordsmiths plural

Morphology

swordsmith = sword + smith (transparent) = sword + smith

Direct compound of 'sword' + 'smith' meaning a maker or repairer of swords; the occupational meaning is immediately predictable.

Etymology

The word swordsmith is made of sword and smith: a sword is a 'blade' and a smith is a 'metal worker' who shapes metal by hammering, as in blacksmith. So a swordsmith is someone who makes or repairs swords, which you can remember by picturing a person hammering a blade over hot coals.