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Swordsmith vs Wordsmith - What's the difference?

swordsmith | wordsmith |

As nouns the difference between swordsmith and wordsmith

is that swordsmith is a maker of swords while wordsmith is one who uses words skillfully.

As a verb wordsmith is

to apply craftsman-like skills to word use.

swordsmith

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A maker of swords.

    • Derived terms

    * swordsmithing

    Hypernyms

    * smith * bladesmith * weaponsmith

    Anagrams

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    wordsmith

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who uses words skillfully.
    • She has always been known as a capable wordsmith , but in this latest novel she also shows surprising emotional depth.

    See also

    * prose stylist

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To apply craftsman-like skills to word use.