farrier

Meanings

• noun

  A person who shoes horses.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfæɹi.ə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86873143"

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Synonyms

blacksmith

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with farrier
saddler , miller , quarrier

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Variants

List of all variants of farrier that leads to same result
farrier , farriers

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Etymology

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From Old French 'farrier', from 'fer' meaning 'iron'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Egyptians used copper shoes for their horses instead of iron.

2. The farrier's craft has been practiced for over 5,000 years.

3. The Guinness World Record for the most horseshoes nailed in one hour is held by a farrier named Jimmie Rodgers.

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Related Concepts

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1. blacksmith: A farrier is a type of blacksmith who specializes in horseshoeing.

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Culture

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The farrier plays a crucial role in horse care and is often depicted in literature and art, such as in the poem 'The Farrier's Return' by Robert Frost.

How to Memorize "farrier"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person working on a horse's hoof with horseshoes and nails.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with horse care and the image of a blacksmith.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'farrier' as someone who 'Fits Areas Required for Iron Horses'.

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