Smithy/ˈsmɪθi/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Historical Significance Smithy often refers to a historical setting; blacksmithing isn't as common now. We visited the village's smithy to see how people worked in the past. Pro Tip 2/3Craftsmanship Locale A smithy implies craftsmanship, where metal is turned into useful or artistic items. The artisan crafted beautiful ironwork in his mountain smithy. Pro Tip 3/3Physical Description Smithies are typically dark, sooty places with an anvil, hammer, and forge. His clothes were covered in soot after working all day in the smithy.