farrier
Americannoun
noun
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a person who shoes horses
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archaic another name for veterinary surgeon
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military a noncommissioned officer who looks after horses
Etymology
Origin of farrier
1375–1425; variant of ferrier < Middle French, Old French < Latin ferrārius “smith” (equivalent to ferr(um) “iron” + -ārius -ary ); replacing late Middle English fer(r)our < Anglo-French, Old French ferreor < Latin ferrātor (unattested)
Example Sentences
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His father was a farrier, his grandfather ran a company making wire machinery and his ancestors were nail makers.
From BBC
She worked as a custodian at Darrington High School and as a farrier on the side.
From Seattle Times
The animals also get treatment from farriers on their hooves as needed.
From Seattle Times
Trainer is a former farrier and while this is no shoe-in, could well show many rivals a clean pair of heels.
From BBC
“Pip is the son of a blacksmith; I’m the son of a blacksmith and farrier,” Knight says.
From Los Angeles Times
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