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Synonyms for farrier

Grammar : Noun
Spell : far-ee-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfær i ər

Définition of farrier

Origin :
  • 1560s, from Middle French ferrier "blacksmith," from Latin ferrarius "of iron," also "blacksmith," from ferrum "iron" (in Medieval Latin, also "horseshoe"); see ferro-. An earlier form of it in English was ferrer, ferrour "ironsmith" (late 12c., as a surname).
  • As in blacksmith : noun ironsmith
Example sentences :
  • Petuléngro, farrier, the esoteric Romany name of the Smith family.
  • Extract from : « Lavengro » by George Borrow
  • The farrier escorted them to the steps of the corner-house, and then left them.
  • Extract from : « Deerbrook » by Harriet Martineau
  • The farrier said he might mend up enough to sell for a few pounds, but Jerry said, no!
  • Extract from : « Black Beauty » by Anna Sewell
  • The farrier and Jerry did the best they could to ease his pain and make him comfortable.
  • Extract from : « Black Beauty » by Anna Sewell
  • On the other side of that wall was the yard of Murphy the farrier.
  • Extract from : « The Beth Book » by Sarah Grand
  • On his return he sent for Dobbs, the blacksmith and farrier.
  • Extract from : « Johnny Ludlow, Third Series » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • On the way he called at a farrier's, and made him shoe the mare.
  • Extract from : « Human Animals » by Frank Hamel
  • “She might kick you without knowing it, sir,” said the farrier.
  • Extract from : « A Country Sweetheart » by Dora Russell
  • There is no remedy but bleeding,” said I.  “Run for a farrier.
  • Extract from : « The Bible in Spain » by George Borrow
  • I know he will,” said the farrier, “but I will not bleed him.
  • Extract from : « The Bible in Spain » by George Borrow

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