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Smith

UK/smɪθ/ US/ˈsmɪθ/ common

noun

1.

someone who intertwines (e.g. threads) or forms something by twisting or interlacing

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2.

United States sculptor (1906-1965)

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3.

United States singer noted for her rendition of patriotic songs (1909-1986)

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4.

United States suffragist who refused to pay taxes until she could vote (1792-1886)

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5.

United States blues singer (1894-1937)

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6.

religious leader who founded the Mormon Church in 1830 (1805-1844)

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7.

English explorer who helped found the colony at Jamestown, Virginia; was said to have been saved by Pocahontas (1580-1631)

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8.

Scottish economist who advocated private enterprise and free trade (1723-1790)

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10.

someone who works metal (especially by hammering it when it is hot and malleable)

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Origin

From Middle English smeth, smith, smiþ, smið, smyth, smythe, smyþ, smyþe, from Old English smiþ, from Proto-West Germanic *smiþ, from Proto-Germanic *smiþaz (“smith”), possibly from Proto-Indo-European *smey- (“to smear, spread”).

Phrases

  • Aase-Smith syndrome
  • Deaf Smith County
  • Fort Smith
  • John Smith
  • Kingsford Smith
  • Lorrain Smith effect
  • Marshall-Smith syndrome
  • Paul Smiths
  • Will the Smith

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