anvil-maker
|an-vil-mak-er|
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/ˈæn.vəlˌmeɪ.kɚ/
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/ˈæn.vəlˌmeɪ.kə/
maker of anvils
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anvil-maker' originates from Modern English, formed by compounding the noun 'anvil' and the agent noun 'maker' (from 'make').
Historical Evolution
'anvil' is ultimately from Old English (e.g. 'anfilt' or similar forms) and 'maker' from Old English 'macian' meaning 'to make'; these elements combined in Modern English to produce the compound 'anvil-maker'.
Meaning Changes
Initially and historically it has meant 'a person who makes anvils'; the basic meaning has remained stable into modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a craftsman who makes anvils; a maker of anvils.
The anvil-maker forged several heavy anvils for the blacksmiths in the town.
Synonyms
anvil smithsmith
Last updated: 2025/11/30 16:23