"smithing" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Middle English smethyng; equivalent to smith + -ing. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|smethyng}} Middle English smethyng, {{suffix|en|smith|ing}} smith + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} smithing (uncountable)
  1. The work of a smith; the forging of metal. Tags: uncountable Derived forms: blacksmithing, coppersmithing, goldsmithing, metalsmithing, silversmithing, swordsmithing, tinsmithing, whitesmithing, weaponsmithing
    Sense id: en-smithing-en-noun-Rii4Pb9U Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ing

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