farrier/ˈfæɹi.ə/EtymologyEnglish occupational surname, see Ferrier. Also a variant of Farrar.farrier means A surname originating as an occupation for someone who was a farrier. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 83 out of 100.nameA surname originating as an occupation for someone who was a farrier.nounA person who maintains the health and balance of horses' feet through the trimming of the hoofs and fitting of horseshoes.verbTo practise as a farrier; to carry on the trade of a farrier.“though there are many Pretenders to the Art of Farriering and Cow-leeching , yet many of them are very ignorant , especially in the Countrie”