farrier

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French ferrier, from Old French ferrier, from Latin ferrarius, from ferrum (“iron”).

noun

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

verb

  1. (intransitive) To practise as a farrier; to carry on the trade of a farrier.

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