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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 notes

In plain EnglishHistorically, someone whose trade was working with animal horn; also a common surname.

Word forms

more Horner comparative, horners plural, Horners plural, Horners plural, most Horner superlative

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Etymology

From Middle English horner, from horn + -er.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for horner

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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