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Ferrier vs Farrier - What's the difference?

ferrier | farrier |

As nouns the difference between ferrier and farrier

is that ferrier is a ferryman while 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.

As a proper noun Ferrier

is {{surname|lang=en}.

As a verb farrier is

to practise as a farrier; to carry on the trade of a farrier.

ferrier

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (obsolete) a ferryman

    • See also

    * farrier, furrier ----

    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