lorimer

noun

lor·​i·​mer

ˈlȯrəmə(r)

variants or loriner

-rənə(r)

plural -s

: a maker of bits, spurs, and metal mountings for bridles and saddles

Word History

Etymology

Middle English lorimer, loriner, from Old French lormier, lorenier, from lorain strap holding a horse's saddle (from Late Latin loramentum harness, straps, from Latin lorum strap + -mentum -ment) + -ier -er

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