ferrier

Meanings

• A person who works with horses and their equipment.

  - "The ferrier at the horse show was busy repairing saddles."
  - "John was a skilled ferrier, able to shoe even the most difficult horses."

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Rhymes

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farrier , carrier , hairrier , airrier

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Homophones

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1. Ferrier (Fr) : Ironworker, blacksmith
   

2. Ferrier (ES) : Carpenter, woodworker
   

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Variants

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farrier , farriers

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Forms

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The verb 'to ferrier' means 'to work as a ferrier, to repair horseshoes and other iron equipment'. The past tense of the verb is 'ferried' or 'repaired'.

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Etymology

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The word 'ferrier' comes from the Old French word 'fer' meaning 'iron' and the suffix '-er' meaning 'one who works with'. So, a ferrier is a person who works with horses and their iron equipment.

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1. Blacksmith: A blacksmith is a metalworker who forges and shapes metal using a hammer and an anvil. Blacksmiths have been an essential part of human civilization since ancient times and have played a critical role in the development of various industries and technologies. In addition to repairing and maintaining various types of metal equipment and machinery, blacksmiths also produce various types of metal art and decorative items.

2. Farrier's Tools: A farrier's tools refer to the various types of equipment and tools that a farrier uses to repair and maintain horseshoes and other iron equipment for horses. The main tools that a farrier uses include a hammer, an anvil, a set of horseshoe nails, a horseshoe nailing set, a set of horseshoe tongs, a horseshoe shaping tool, a set of metal files, a set of metal rasps, a set of metal chisels, a set of metal saws, and a set of various other hand tools and equipment. These tools and equipment allow a farrier to shape, fit, and repair horseshoes and other iron equipment for horses in a safe and efficient manner.

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Culture

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In European folklore, a ferrier was a travelling blacksmith who would come to a village or settlement and set up his forge to repair horseshoes and other iron equipment. The ferrier would also provide other services such as shoeing and harnessing oxen and other livestock. In addition, the ferrier would sometimes sell new horseshoes and other ironware. The ferrier was an important figure in rural communities and was often held in high esteem.

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