English Explanatory Dictionary

furrier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who sells, makes, repairs, alters, cleans, or otherwise deals in clothing made of fur.
noun
  1. A person who secures accommodation for an army.
adj
  1. comparative form of furry: more furry
noun
  1. Archaic form of furrier.

Pronunciation

/ˈfʌɹi.ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-furrier (noun).wav /ˈfʊɹi.ə/ /ˈfʌɹi.əɹ/ /ˈfɜɹiəɹ/ [ˈfɝˑiɚ] fûr'ē-ər /ˈfʌɹi.ə(ɹ)/ fŭr'ē-ər /ˈfɜːɹi.ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-furrier (adj).wav /ˈfeːɹi.ə/ /ˈfɛːɹi.ə/ [ˈfɝiɚ]

Word forms

furrier furriers

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman, from Old French forreor, from fourrer (“to line or trim with fur”).

Synonyms

peltmonger quartermaster

Related words

furriery farrier ferrier
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