What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ferrier
Example
The ferrier came to the stable to shoe the horses. [ferrier: noun]
Example
He apprenticed with a ferrier to learn the trade. [ferrier: noun]
farrier
Example
The farrier was able to fix the horse's hoof and make it comfortable again. [farrier: noun]
Example
She learned how to be a farrier by working with her father in his blacksmith shop. [farrier: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Farrier is more commonly used than ferrier in modern English, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ferrier and farrier?
Both ferrier and farrier are relatively informal terms, but ferrier may have a slightly more formal connotation due to its older origins.
