Goldsmith \Gold"smith`\, n. [AS. goldsmi?. See {Gold}., and {Smith}.] 1. An artisan who manufactures vessels and ornaments, etc., of gold. [1913 Webster] 2. A banker. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Note: The goldsmiths of London formerly received money on deposit because they were prepared to keep it safely. [1913 Webster] {Goldsmith beetle} (Zool.), a large, bright yellow, American beetle ({Cotalpa lanigera}), of the family {Scarab[ae]id[ae]} [1913 Webster]