smith

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[ smith ]

noun

1. a worker in metal.
2. a blacksmith.

verb (used with object)

1. to forge on an anvil; form by heating and pounding:

   to smith armor.

Smith

²

[ smith ]

noun

1. Adam, 1723–90, Scottish economist.
2. Alfred E(manuel), 1873–1944, U.S. political leader.
3. Bessie, 1894?–1937, U.S. singer.
4. Charles Henry Bill Arp, 1826–1903, U.S. humorist.
5. David, 1906–65, U.S. sculptor.
6. Edmond Kir·by [kur, -bee], 1824–93, Confederate general in the Civil War.
7. Francis Hopkinson, 1838–1915, U.S. novelist, painter, and engineer.
8. George, 1840–76, English archaeologist and Assyriologist.
9. Hamilton Othanel, born 1931, U.S. microbiologist, codiscoverer of restriction enzymes: Nobel Prize 1978.
10. Hannah Whit·all [hwit, -awl, wit, ‑], 1832–1911, U.S. writer and evangelist.
11. Ian Douglas, 1919–2007, Rhodesian political leader: prime minister 1964–79.
12. Jed·e·di·ah Strong [jed-, uh, -, dahy, -, uh, , strawng, strong], 1799–1831, U.S. trapper and explorer, one of the mountain men in the early American West.
13. John, 1580–1631, English adventurer and colonist in Virginia.
14. Joseph, 1805–44, U.S. religious leader: founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
15. Julia Ev·e·li·na [ev-, uh, -, lahy, -n, uh], 1792–1886, U.S. suffragist.
16. Kathryn Elizabeth Kate, 1909–86, U.S. singer.
17. Lo·gan Pear·sall [loh, -g, uh, n , peer, -sawl], 1865–1946, U.S. essayist in England.
18. Margaret Chase, 1897–1995, U.S. politician.
19. Michael, 1932–2000, Canadian biochemist, born in England: Nobel Prize 1993.
20. Oliver, 1918–1994, U.S. set designer and theatrical producer.
21. Red Walter Wellesley Smith, 1905–82, U.S. sports journalist.
22. Sydney, 1771–1845, English clergyman, writer, and wit.
23. Tony, 1912–80, U.S. sculptor.
24. William, 1769–1839, English geologist.
25. a male given name.

smith

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/ smɪθ /

noun

1. 1. a person who works in metal, esp one who shapes metal by hammering
   2. ( in combination )

      a silversmith

2. See blacksmith

Smith

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/ smɪθ /

noun

1. SmithAdam17231790MScottishSOCIAL SCIENCE: economistPHILOSOPHY: philosopher Adam. 1723–90, Scottish economist and philosopher, whose influential book The Wealth of Nations (1776) advocated free trade and private enterprise and opposed state interference
2. SmithAlexander McCall1948MScottishWRITING: writerEDUCATION: academic Alexander McCall. born 1948, Scottish writer and academic, born in Zimbabwe. His novels include The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (1998), The Sunday Philosophy Club (2004) and 44 Scotland Street (2005)
3. SmithBessie18941937FUSMUSIC: blues singerMUSIC: songwriter Bessie, known as Empress of the Blues. 1894–1937, US blues singer and songwriter
4. SmithDelia1941FBritishCOOKERY: writerFILMS AND TV: broadcaster Delia. born 1941, British cookery writer and broadcaster: her publications include The Complete Cookery Course (1982)
5. F.E. See (1st Earl of) Birkenhead
6. SmithHarvey1938MBritishSPORT AND GAMES: showjumper Harvey. born 1938, British showjumper
7. SmithIan (Douglas)19192007MZimbabweanPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime minister Ian ( Douglas ). 1919–2007, Zimbabwean statesman; prime minister of Rhodesia (1964–79). He declared independence from Britain unilaterally (1965)
8. SmithJohn?15801631MEnglishTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorerWRITING: writer John. ?1580–1631, English explorer and writer, who helped found the North American colony of Jamestown, Virginia. He was reputedly saved by the Indian chief's daughter Pocahontas from execution by her tribe. Among his works is a Description of New England (1616)
9. SmithJohn19381994MBritishPOLITICS: politician John. 1938–94, British Labour politician; leader of the Labour Party 1992–94
10. SmithJoseph18051844MUSRELIGION: Mormon Joseph. 1805–44, US religious leader; founder of the Mormon Church
11. SmithMaggie, Dame1934FBritishTHEATRE: actress Dame Maggie. born 1934, British actress. She has appeared in the films The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969), California Suite (1978), The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1988), The Secret Garden (1993), Gosford Park (2001), the Harry Potter series (2001–11), and in the TV series Downton Abbey (from 2010)
12. SmithStevie19021971FBritishWRITING: poet Stevie, real name Florence Margaret Smith. 1902–71, British poet. Her works include Novel on Yellow Paper (1936), and the poems `A Good Time was had by All' (1937) and `Not Waving but Drowning' (1957)
13. SmithSydney17711845MBritishRELIGION: clergymanWRITING: writer Sydney. 1771–1845, British clergyman and writer, noted for The Letters of Peter Plymley (1807–08), in which he advocated Catholic emancipation
14. SmithWill(ard)1968MUSFILMS AND TV: actorMUSIC: rap singer Will ( ard Christopher ). born 1968, US film actor and rap singer; star of the television series The Fresh Prince of Bel Air (1990–96) and the films Men In Black (1997), Ali (2001), and I Robot (2004)
15. SmithWilbur1933MBritishWRITING: novelist Wilbur. born 1933, British novelist, born in Zambia. His novels include Where the Lion Feeds (1964), Monsoon (1999) and The Quest (2007)
16. SmithWilliam17691839MEnglishSCIENCE: geologist William. 1769–1839, English geologist, who founded the science of stratigraphy by proving that rock strata could be dated by the fossils they contained

Smith

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/ smĭth /

1. American microbiologist who isolated bacterial enzymes that could split genetic DNA into fragments large enough to retain genetic information but small enough to permit chemical analysis. The existence of these compounds (called restriction enzymes ) was earlier predicted by Werner Arber, and their discovery revolutionized genetic engineering. For this work Smith shared the 1978 Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine with Arber and Daniel Nathans.

Smith,

²

1. British-born Canadian biochemist who developed a method for making a specific genetic mutation at any spot on a DNA molecule. He shared with American biochemist Kary B. Mullis the 1993 Nobel Prize for chemistry.

Word History and Origins

Origin of smith¹

before 900; (noun) Middle English, Old English; cognate with German Schmied, Old Norse smithr, Gothic -smitha; (v.) Middle English smithen, Old English smithian; cognate with Old Norse smitha, Gothic gasmithōn

Word History and Origins

Origin of smith¹

Old English; related to Old Norse smithr, Old High German smid, Middle Low German smīde jewellery, Greek smilē carving knife

Example Sentences

The effort kicked off with “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage,” Rock’s first live comedy special after being slapped by actor Will Smith at the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times

He may not "have any background whatsoever" in defense policy, as Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, told Politico.

From Salon

“I confess I didn’t know who he was until 20 minutes ago,” Representative Adam Smith, who serves as the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, told reporters on Wednesday.

From BBC

Other sites added to the register include the Grade-I listed Smith Square Hall in Westminster.

From BBC

When Myles Smith reflects on his journey - from an 11-year-old kid playing guitar and piano to a charting artist - he feels he's continuously exceeded his own expectations.

From BBC

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