farrier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who maintains the health and balance of horses' feet through the trimming of the hoofs and fitting of horseshoes.
verb
  1. To practise as a farrier; to carry on the trade of a farrier.
name
  1. A surname originating as an occupation for someone who was a farrier.

Pronunciation

/ˈfæɹi.ə/ /ˈfɛɹi.ɚ/ /ˈfæɹi.ɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-farrier.wav

Word forms

farrier farriers farriering farriered

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French ferrier, from Old French ferrier, from Latin ferrārius, from ferrum (“iron”).

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