Farrier: meaning, definitions and examples

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farrier

 

[ หˆfรฆr.i.ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

horse shoeing

A farrier is a person who is trained to trim and shoe horses' hooves.

Synonyms

blacksmith

Examples of usage

  • The farrier came to the barn to shoe the horses.
  • My uncle is a skilled farrier who has been working with horses for over 20 years.
Context #2 | Noun

historical

In the past, a farrier was also responsible for making and repairing metal objects, especially horseshoes.

Synonyms

shoer, smith

Examples of usage

  • The farrier in the medieval village was highly respected for his craftsmanship.
  • Farriers played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and performance of horses in battle.

Translations

Translations of the word "farrier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ferrador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฒเคฌเคจเฅเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hufschmied

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tukang sepatu kuda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฒะฐะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kowal

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่น„้‰„ๅทฅ (ใฆใ„ใฆใคใ“ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marรฉchal-ferrant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ herrador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nalbant

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ์ฒ ๊ณต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฏู‘ุงุฏ ุงู„ุฃุญุฐูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kovรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kovรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’‰่น„ๅŒ  (dฤซngtรญjiร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kovaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jรกrningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะผั–ั€ัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒญแƒ”แƒ“แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nalbant

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ herrador

Word origin

The word 'farrier' originates from the Middle English word 'ferour', which is derived from the Old French word 'ferrour' meaning 'a worker in iron'. Farriers have been essential to the well-being of horses throughout history, providing hoof care and metalwork services. Their expertise and skills have been passed down through generations, making them integral members of the equestrian community.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,858 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.