Farrier
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfæɹi.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Farrier is a noun meaning A person who maintains the health and balance of horses' feet through the trimming of the hoofs and fitting of horseshoes.
Meaning
A person who maintains the health and balance of horses' feet through the trimming of the hoofs and fitting of horseshoes.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To practise as a farrier; to carry on the trade of a farrier.
Example Sentences
though there are many Pretenders to the Art of Farriering and Cow-leeching , yet many of them are very ignorant , especially in the Countrie
Word Forms
- farriers
- farriering
- farriered
Synonyms for farrier
Depending on context, synonyms include blacksmith, horseshoer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include horseshoer, blacksmith, shoer, horsekeeper, horsemaster, pedorthist.
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