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whitesmith

Pronunciation: /ˈwʌɪtsmɪθ/
Definition of whitesmith

noun

  • a person who makes articles out of metal, especially tin.
  • a polisher or finisher of metal goods.

Origin:

Middle English: from white (denoting ‘white iron’, i.e. tin) + smith

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