grazier
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of grazier
First recorded in 1225–75, grazier is from the Middle English word grasier. See graze 1, -ier 1
Vocabulary lists containing grazier
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Example Sentences
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With grazier parents and grandparents, the industry runs in her blood.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025
The council and volunteer grazier, Mark Jackson, look after the herd, which includes several different breeds - Kashmir, Boer a South African breed, and feral goats.
From BBC ● Nov. 26, 2022
Perhaps we can learn from Peter Andrews, a racehorse breeder and grazier from New South Wales, who wrote an excellent book called Back from the Brink.
From Time ● Aug. 13, 2014
"Ah! my friend, you have ruined me," exclaimed the Arab grazier, after their first salutations had passed.
From The Boy Slaves by Reid, Mayne
Bo Muzem and the grazier were there before them; and the governor soon after made his appearance in the room where both parties were waiting.
From The Boy Slaves by Reid, Mayne
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