"forgemaster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: forgemasters [plural]
Etymology: From forge + master. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|forge|master}} forge + master Head templates: {{en-noun}} forgemaster (plural forgemasters)
  1. A craftsman skilled in forging iron or other metals.
    Sense id: en-forgemaster-en-noun-1KlrPPMx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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