As nouns the difference between farrier and armorer
is that farrier is a person who maintains the health and balance of the horse's feet through the trimming of the hoof and placement of horseshoes while armorer is a manufacturer of weapons, especially of guns.
As a verb farrier
is to practise as a farrier; to carry on the trade of a farrier.
farrier
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A person who maintains the health and balance of the horse's feet through the trimming of the hoof and placement of horseshoes.
Synonyms
* blacksmith (informal)
Derived terms
* farriery
Verb
(
en verb)
To practise as a farrier; to carry on the trade of a farrier.
- (Mortimer)
See also
* ferrier, furrier
armorer
English
Alternative forms
* armourer (mostly British )
Noun
(
en noun)
a manufacturer of weapons, especially of guns
a military specialist in charge of the upkeep of small arms etc
(dated) someone who makes or repairs armor
Synonyms
* gunsmith (chiefly civilian)
