blacksmith
(noun)
ˈblækˌsmɪθ
Definitions
-
A person who makes and repairs things in iron by hand.
An alchemist of hearths who bends iron to human will, crafting dreams from fire's embrace.Example: The blacksmith forged a new set of hinges for the old barn door.
-
A person who shoes horses; a farrier.
A whisperer of metal to steeds, who dances with sparks to adorn hooves with guardians of the road.Example: The blacksmith carefully measured the horse's hoof before crafting the shoe.
Origin
Late Old English blæc ‘black’ + smith, from the black fire that was used for heating the metal.
Synonyms
metalworker, farrier, forger, ironworker