farrier

English

/ˈfæɹi.ə/, /ˈfɛɹi.əɹ/, /ˈfæɹi.əɹ/

noun
Definitions
  • A person who maintains the health and balance of horses' feet through the trimming of the hoof and fitting of horseshoes.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French ferrier derived from Latin ferrarius.

Origin

Latin

ferrarius

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