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farrier

Syllabification: (far·ri·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈfarēər/

Definition of farrier

noun

  • a craftsman who trims and shoes horses' hooves.

Derivatives

farriery

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Old French ferrier, from Latin ferrarius, from ferrum 'iron, horseshoe'

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