goldsmith
a person who makes or sells articles of gold.
(formerly) such a person also acting as a banker, moneylender, etc.
Origin of goldsmith
1Other definitions for Goldsmith (2 of 2)
Oliver, 1730?–74, Irish poet, playwright, essayist, and novelist.
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How to use goldsmith in a sentence
He also told me of the great vast trade of the goldsmiths in supplying the King with money at dear rates.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete | Samuel PepysI am a traveling merchant; look at my costume, it is of a color much worn among drapers and goldsmiths.
Chicot the Jester | Alexandre Dumas, PereGoldsmiths and jewellers continually discovered new excellences in the wonderful metal.
The Moon Metal | Garrett P. ServissMany of these copies were made by enamellers and goldsmiths for the purposes of their respective trades.
Chantilly in History and Art | Louise M. RichterTransparent enamels were favoured in the thirteenth century by Italian goldsmiths.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia | Various
British Dictionary definitions for goldsmith (1 of 2)
/ (ˈɡəʊldˌsmɪθ) /
a dealer in articles made of gold
an artisan who makes such articles
(formerly) a dealer or manufacturer of gold articles who also engaged in banking or other financial business
(in Malaysia) a Chinese jeweller
British Dictionary definitions for Goldsmith (2 of 2)
/ (ˈɡəʊldˌsmɪθ) /
Oliver. ?1730–74, Irish poet, dramatist, and novelist. His works include the novel The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), the poem The Deserted Village (1770), and the comedy She Stoops to Conquer (1773)
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