noun
horner
Horner (noun) means a craftsman who works with animal horn to make objects. Example: “The horner carved combs and buttons from cattle horn.”
noun
1
A craftsman who works with animal horn to make objects.
"The horner carved combs and buttons from cattle horn."
name
1
A surname.
"Little Jack Horner is a character from an English nursery rhyme."
How to use horner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHistorically, someone whose trade was working with animal horn; also a common surname.
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Word forms
- Plural
- horners
- Comparative
- more Horner
- Superlative
- most Horner
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The _____ carved combs and buttons from cattle horn.
Etymology
From Middle English horner, from horn + -er.
Rhymes for horner
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What does “horner” mean?
The word “horner” means a craftsman who works with animal horn to make objects. In plain terms, historically, someone whose trade was working with animal horn; also a common surname.
How do you use “horner” in a sentence?
Here is “horner” used in a sentence: “The horner carved combs and buttons from cattle horn.”
What part of speech is “horner”?
Depending on how it is used, “horner” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “horner” come from?
The word “horner” comes from Middle English. From Middle English horner, from horn + -er.
How many meanings does “horner” have?
“Horner” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a craftsman who works with animal horn to make objects.
