farrier

[far-ee-er]

noun

Chiefly British.

1. a blacksmith.

farrier

/ ˈfærɪə /

noun

1. a person who shoes horses

2. archaic,  another name for veterinary surgeon

3. military a noncommissioned officer who looks after horses

Word History and Origins

Origin of farrier¹

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)

Word History and Origins

Origin of farrier¹

C16: from Old French ferrier , from Latin ferrārius smith, from ferrum iron

Example Sentences

She worked as a custodian at Darrington High School and as a farrier on the side.

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The animals also get treatment from farriers on their hooves as needed.

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Trainer is a former farrier and while this is no shoe-in, could well show many rivals a clean pair of heels.

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“Pip is the son of a blacksmith; I’m the son of a blacksmith and farrier,” Knight says.

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Mr. Foreman taught on a Zuni reservation in New Mexico and worked as a farrier, or horseshoer, before joining the Wilderness Society as its Southwest regional representative.

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