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farrier Definition

far·rier (farē ər)

noun

Chiefly Brit. a person who shoes horses; blacksmith; also, sometimes, one who treats the diseases of horses

Etymology: ME ferrour < OFr ferreor < ML ferrator < VL *ferrare, to shoe horses < L ferrum, iron

farrier Usage Examples

Possessives

  • son: Propped against a gold pillow is the farrier's son who wears rich clothes - a gold sash, pearls and an orange turban.

Converse of object

  • become: The only route to becoming a farrier is through a Modern Apprenticeship lasting 4 years spent working for an Approved Training Farrier.
  • see: As a general rule your horse may need to see the farrier every 4-6 weeks.
  • include: The Group also includes one farrier appointed by the FRC.
  • have: Have a farrier attend regularly to your horses feet.
  • catch: She is excellent to lead, call, catch, farrier, dentist, vet.
  • meet: Tomorrow we will head up the road to meet the farrier and then onto Richards parents place.

Adjective modifier

  • local: The local farriers are very dependent on hunting for their income.
  • good: Also, I have always used the same very good farrier.
  • competent: Make sure that your horses ' feet are regularly trimmed and shod, by a competent farrier, to prevent hoof cracks.
  • mobile: Weighing in at just 39kg this fully specified anvil for the mobile farrier is configured for precise and efficient forging.
  • experienced: The article contains a couple of simple diagrams and some straightforward help for the layman as well as advice for the experienced farrier.
  • primary: Referrals to other farriers should not be made without the primary farrier 's knowledge.

Modifies a noun

  • visit: Aside from weekly farrier visits, he also needs to be walked on concrete every day to help his hooves.
  • work: Farrier work and feed bills remain in the doldrums, resulting in ongoing hardship.

Noun used with modifier

  • apprentice: Apprentice farrier, Sarah Mary Brown from Giffnock, was the overall winner.

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