"chainsmith" meaning in English

See chainsmith in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: chainsmiths [plural]
Etymology: chain + smith Etymology templates: {{compound|en|chain|smith}} chain + smith Head templates: {{en-noun}} chainsmith (plural chainsmiths)
  1. A person who makes metal chains. Categories (topical): Craftsmen
    Sense id: en-chainsmith-en-noun-4G0z3MQ9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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