smelte
- An archaic or alternative spelling of 'smelt,' which refers to a small, silvery fish found in both fresh and saltwater, often used as food. nounThe fishermen caught a large number of smelte in the river.Smelte are often fried and served as a delicacy in coastal regions.
- An archaic or alternative spelling of 'smelt,' which means to extract metal from its ore by a process involving heating and melting. verbThe blacksmith smelte the iron ore to create tools.In ancient times, people learned to smelte copper to make weapons and utensils.