ferrier

1 of 2

noun

fer·​ri·​er

ˈferēə(r),

-eriə-

plural -s

: ferryman

ferrier

2 of 2

"

variant of farrier

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English ferier, from ferien to ferry + -er

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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