Locksmith


[lok-smith] /ˈlɒkˌsmɪθ/

noun
1.
a person who makes or repairs locks and keys.
/ˈlɒkˌsmɪθ/
noun
1.
a person who makes or repairs locks
n.

early 13c., from lock (n.1) + smith.

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