Smith (Wayland), an invisible farrier, who haunted the “Vale of White Horse,” in Berkshire, where three flat stones supporting a fourth, commemorate the place of his stithy. His fee was sixpence, and he was offended if more were offered him.
Sir W. Scott has introduced him in Kenilworth (time, Elizabeth).
Smith’s Prizeman, one who has obtained the prize (£25) founded in the University of Cambridge, by Robert Smith, D.D., once Master of Trinity. Two prizes are awarded annually to two commencing bachelors of arts for proficiency in mathematics and natural philosophy.
Smolkin, a punic spirit.
Peace, Smolkin, peace, thou fiend!
Shakespeare, King Lear, act iii. sc. 4 (1605).
Smollett of the Stage (The), George Farquhar (1678-1707).
Smotherwell (Stephen), the executioner.--Sir W. Scott, Fair Maid of Perth (time, Henry IV.).
Smyr´nean Poet (The), Mimnermos, born at Smyrna (fl. B.C. 630).
Snacks, the hard, grinding steward of Lord Lackwit, who, by grasping, got together £26,000. When Lord Lackwit died, and the property came to Robin Roughhead, he toadied him with the greatest servility, but Robin dismissed him, and gave the post to Frank.--Allingham, Fortune’s Frolic.