farrier

/ˈfɛɹi.ɚ/

UK: /ˈfæɹi.ə/

FƐɹI · ɚ (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

A person who maintains the health and balance of horses' feet through the trimming of the hoofs and fitting of horseshoes.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French ferrier, from Old French ferrier, from Latin ferrārius, from ferrum (“iron”).