Farrier
[færiә]
Definition
(n.) A shoer of horses; a veterinary surgeon.
(v. i.) To practice as a farrier; to carry on the trade of a farrier.
Editor: Sallust
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Shoer of horses.[2]. Horse-doctor, horse-leech, veterinary surgeon.
Editor: Woodrow
Definition
n. one who shoes horses: one who cures the diseases of horses.—n. Farr′iery the art of curing the diseases of cattle.
Typist: Tito
Examples
- The farrier struck a blow upon them with his hammer, and the crowd groaned; but, no more was done. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- You are a cursed emigrant, cried a farrier, making at him in a furious manner through the press, hammer in hand; and you are a cursed aristocrat! Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- He is a veterinary surgeon, a farrier, and horsebreaker. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
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