lorimer

lor·i·mer

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lawr-uh-mer]
- /ˈlɔr ə mər/
- /ˈlɔːə.mə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lawr-uh-mer]
- /ˈlɔr ə mər/

Definitions of lorimer word

noun lorimer a craftsperson who makes hardware for harnesses and riding habits, as bits or spurs. 1
noun lorimer (obsolete) A person who makes the bits and other metal parts of a horse's bridle, and other small metal pieces. 1
noun lorimer (formerly) a person who made bits, spurs, and other small metal objects 0

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Origin of lorimer

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English < Anglo-French; Old French lor(e)mier, lorenier, derivative of lorain harness strap < Vulgar Latin *lōrāmen, for Latin lōrāmentum strap, equivalent to lōr(um) strap, thong + -ā- generalized from v. derivatives + -mentum -ment; see -er2, -ier2

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Parts of speech for Lorimer

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lorimer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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