| goldsmith | 1. An artisan who manufactures vessels and ornaments, etc, of gold. 2. A banker. The goldsmiths of London formerly received money on deposit because they were prepared to keep it safely. <zoology> Goldsmith beetle, a large, bright yellow, American beetle (Cotalpa lanigera), of the family Scarabaeidae Origin: AS. Goldsmi. See Gold, and Smith. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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