Hardies

/ˈhɑrdiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of hardie; multiple blacksmith's tools with square shanks used for cutting and shaping metal.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'hardie' formed by adding '-es'. Refers to multiple instances of this specialized metalworking tool.

Kelly Says

A master blacksmith's collection of hardies represented their skill level—just as a surgeon has dozens of specialized scalpels, blacksmiths invested in many different hardies for different metalworking tasks.

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