What is a "Girdle smith"

[Keithtug]

Hi,
I'm doing some transcribing for FreeReg and have come across the following entry for Romaldkirk in N. Yorks for September 1714 (Burials).
What was a "Girdle smith"?
Lots of ludicrous images come to mind!

Regards
Keith

[Keithtug]

I think I may have answered my own question.
A Girdler made leather belts (amongst other things) especially for the Army.
But if anyone has a better idea, I would be grateful.

Keith

[clayton bradley]

A girdle can also be a griddle/gridiron, so that may be more likely as he is a smith, cb

[stanmapstone]

See the second last paragraph at  http://www.nottshistory.org.uk/articles/tts/tts1909/nottinghamstreets1.htm

Stan

[stanmapstone]

From the OED Girdle:  A circular plate of iron which is suspended over the fire and upon which cakes are baked or toasted.
girdle-smith   n.
1661   Culross Town Rec.,   Patrick Sands girdle-smythe.

Stan

[Craclyn]

I agree with Clayton. When I was growing up we cooked dropped scones on a "girdle".

[Keithtug]

Thanks Stan, Clayton and Craclyn,
your suggestions are far more likely than mine.
Stan, thanks also for the link to Nottingham History, it looks very interesting, and I might become sidetracked!

Thanks again

Keith