noun
farrier
FA-ree-uh
Farrier (noun) means a person who trims horses' hooves and fits horseshoes to keep their feet healthy and balanced. Example: “The farrier comes to the yard every six weeks.”
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A person who trims horses' hooves and fits horseshoes to keep their feet healthy and balanced.
"The farrier comes to the yard every six weeks."
"Our farrier fitted new shoes on both of the mare's front feet."
"She trained for several years to become a farrier."
How to use farrier
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who trims horses' hooves and fits their shoes.
When to use it
A standard, neutral word for the trade.
Memory tip
A farrier works with horses and a furrier works with fur, so take care with the spelling.
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Easily confused with
furrier
Common pairings
call the farrier
a qualified farrier
the farrier's visit
farrier and vet
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Etymology
English borrowed the word from Middle French ferrier, which came from Old French ferrier. That in turn goes back to Latin ferrarius, from ferrum, meaning iron.
Synonyms
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horseshoer
Rhymes for farrier
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What does a farrier do?
A farrier looks after horses' feet by trimming the hooves and fitting horseshoes.
Is a farrier the same as a blacksmith?
Not exactly. A farrier works on horses' feet, while blacksmith is sometimes used informally for the same job.
Where does the word farrier come from?
It comes from Middle French and Old French ferrier, from Latin ferrarius, which is based on the Latin word for iron.
What is the meaning of farrier?
"farrier" (noun) means a person who trims horses' hooves and fits horseshoes to keep their feet healthy and balanced.
