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