ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (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

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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