silversmith

[ sil-ver-smith ]

noun

1. a person whose occupation is making and repairing articles of silver.

silversmith

/ ˈsɪlvəˌsmɪθ /

noun

1. a craftsman who makes or repairs articles of silver

Derived Forms

• ˈsilverˌsmithing, noun

Other Words From

• silver·smithing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of silversmith¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English seolforsmith. See silver, smith

Example Sentences

The Daily Pic: Silversmith Sakurako Shimizu makes ornament from exclamations.

From The Daily Beast

From thence with Mr. Cooke that made them, and Mr. Stephens the silversmith to the tavern, and did give them a pint of wine.

From Project Gutenberg

In the house of the silversmith, where Placido Penitente boarded, the events were commented upon and discussed with some freedom.

From Project Gutenberg

The silversmith was attacked by another fit of coughing so severe that he finally asked all to retire.

From Project Gutenberg

The count also had dealings with the silversmith; for in the quartier Juif all classes meet and jostle each other.

From Project Gutenberg

He was an armourer, a silversmith and a worker in fine metals beyond compare.

From Project Gutenberg