locksmith

English

/ˈlɑksmɪθ/, /ˈlɒksmɪθ/

noun
Definitions
  • one who practices locksmithing
  • (gambling) someone who only bets when they are sure they will win

Etymology

Affix from English lock (tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair) + English smith.

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English

smith

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