smid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch smit, from Old Dutch smith, from Proto-Germanic *smiþaz. Compare German Low German German Low German Smid, German Schmied, English smith, Norwegian smed. Related to Dutch smeden (“to forge”) and smidse (“forgery”).

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ɪt

Noun

smid m (plural smeden, diminutive smidje n)

  1. smith

Derived terms

Scottish Gaelic

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /smitʲ/

Noun

smid f (genitive singular smide, plural smidean)

  1. word
  2. syllable

Usage notes

  • Today used especially in the following phrase:
    cha tuirt e smid - he didn't say a word, he didn't utter a syllable

Synonyms

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