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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Blaksmyth, -smith, n. [Late ME. blacke smythe.] A blacksmith, iron smith. Also attrib. 1463 Peebles B. Rec. 150.
Stedy, bellys, hammaris, and al other thyngis that pertenis to the craft of blak smyth c1500-c1512 Dunb. xxxiii. 51 (A).
As blak smyth brukit was his pellatt, for battering at the study Ib. 67.
Mertis blak smyth Vlcanus 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 186.
Johne Litstar, blak smyth 1630 Ann. Banff I. 64.
Ane blaksmythis stand 8 d. 1639 Acts V. 611/1.
The importatione of all blaksmith work quhilk hes bein heirtofoir maid in this countrie