loriner
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Loriner — Lorimer Lor i*mer, Loriner Lor i*ner, n. [OF. lormier, loremier, fr. LL. loranum bridle, L. lorum thong, the rein of a bridle.] A maker of bits, spurs, and metal mounting for bridles and saddles; hence, a saddler. [Obs.] Holinshed. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
loriner — noun see lorimer * * * loriner variant of lorimer … Useful english dictionary
Loriner — A maker of the metal pieces of a horse s bridle and stirrup irons; also one who made small pieces of iron work. [< OldFr. lorenier < Lat. lorum = a leather strap] Cf. Lormery … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
loriner — lor·i·ner … English syllables
Lorimer — Lor i*mer, Loriner Lor i*ner, n. [OF. lormier, loremier, fr. LL. loranum bridle, L. lorum thong, the rein of a bridle.] A maker of bits, spurs, and metal mounting for bridles and saddles; hence, a saddler. [Obs.] Holinshed. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Worshipful Company of Loriners — The Worshipful Company of Loriners is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. The organisation was originally a trade association for makers of metal parts for harnesses, bridles, spurs, and other horse apparel; hence the company s… … Wikipedia
lorimer — /lawr euh meuhr/, n. a craftsperson who makes hardware for harnesses and riding habits, as bits or spurs. Also, loriner /lawr euh neuhr/. [1175 1225; ME < AF; OF lor(e)mier, lorenier, deriv. of lorain harness strap < VL *loramen, for L loramentum … Universalium
lorgner — (lor gné) 1° V. n. Loucher (sens tombé en désuétude). • Voyant.... Que les yeux de travers s offensent que je lorgne, RÉGNIER Sat. V. 2° V. a. Observer à la dérobée, en tournant les yeux de côté. • Elle me lorgnait avec attention, SCAR.… … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
