currier

noun

cur·ri·er ˈkər-ē-ər

ˈkə-rē-

: one that curries something: such as

: a worker who helps to bring tanned hides or skins to salable form

… and other conveniences for dressing hides, for the patriotic burgher was a felt dresser or currier.—

Walter Scott

: a worker who cleans the coat of a horse with a currycomb compare courier

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of currier was in the 14th century

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Style

“Currier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/currier. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Copy Citation

Currier

Cur·ri·er ˈkər-ē-ər

ˈkə-rē-

Nathaniel 1813–1888 American lithographer

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