I. -tə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: smelt (III) + -er
1.
a. : one that smelts ; specifically : a furnaceman who smelts ore
b. : an owner or operator of a smeltery
2. or smelt·ery -tərē : an establishment for smelting
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: smelt (I) + -er
: a smelt fisherman