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Smethwick

town

Old EnglishAI-generated

Smethwick means 'smithy village'. It is derived from the Old English word 'smið' meaning smith or blacksmith, and 'wīc' meaning village or dwelling place.

Word origins

smið
Old Englishsmith, blacksmith(from smið "smith")
wīc
Old Englishvillage, dwelling place(from wīc "dwelling")

Historical forms

Smidewic