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As a [[smith]] is a metalworker, so the term '''blacksmith''' evolved to identify those |
As a [[smith]] is a metalworker, so the term '''blacksmith''' evolved to identify those smiths who worked specifically with the "black" metals, chiefly [[iron]]. |
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Some blacksmiths specialised in the making and fitting of [[horse]]shoes and became known as '''farrier'''s. |
Some blacksmiths specialised in the making and fitting of [[horse]]shoes and became known as '''farrier'''s. |
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Latest revision as of 09:23, 27 September 2007
As a smith is a metalworker, so the term blacksmith evolved to identify those smiths who worked specifically with the "black" metals, chiefly iron.
Some blacksmiths specialised in the making and fitting of horseshoes and became known as farriers.
