HOW TO PRONOUNCE
smythe
/smaɪð/
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What does smythe mean?
proper noun
- A surname originating as an occupation.
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IPA pronunciation
/smaɪð/
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A barrister of the name of Smythe then rose to crave another hearing for Mr. Kemble.
Mr. Smythe kept this incident warm in his heart, and longed for a chance to get even with somebody for it.
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There was a short silence, and then Isidore Smythe said quietly, “Would you like a little whiskey? I rather feel as if I should.”
And the Reverend Dr. Smythe of Charleston: "The war is a war against slavery, and is therefore treasonable rebellion against the Word, Providence and Government of God."
Hence the multitudinous family of Smiths in England, in some cases vainly disguised under the "Smythe" or "De Smijthe;" in Germany, the Schmidts; in Italy, the Fabri, Fabricii, or Fabbroni; in France, the Le Febres or Lefevres; in Scotland, the Gows, Gowans, or Cowans.