Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Goldsmith \Gold"smith`\, n. [AS. goldsmi?. See {Gold}., and
   {Smith}.]
   1. An artisan who manufactures vessels and ornaments, etc.,
      of gold.

   2. A banker. [Obs.]

   Note: The goldsmiths of London formerly received money on
         deposit because they were prepared to keep it safely.

   {Goldsmith beetle} (Zo["o]l.), a large, bright yellow,
      American beetle ({Cotalpa lanigera}), of the family
      {Scarab[ae]id[ae]}

Source : WordNet®

goldsmith
     n 1: an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
          [syn: {goldworker}, {gold-worker}]
     2: Irish writer of novels and poetry and plays and essays
        (1728-1774) [syn: {Oliver Goldsmith}]