Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person whose job is to make, repair, or sell fur garments: A "furrier" is a professional who works with animal furs, typically in the creation, alteration, or trade of clothing items like coats, hats, and stoles made from fur.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • She took her vintage coat to the furrier for restoration.
  • The furrier displayed a collection of mink and sable stoles in the shop window.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes be used historically or in specific contexts to refer to a member of the Furriers' Guild in medieval or early modern trades.
  • In the 16th century, a furrier was a respected member of the merchant class.

Variants and Related Words

• Furriery (n): The trade or business of a furrier; a furrier's workshop.
  • He learned the craft of furriery from his father.

Synonyms

• Pelter: A dealer in pelts or animal skins (less common).
• Fur dealer: A more descriptive term for someone who sells furs.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The word "furrier" is a noun derived from the word "fur." It is not to be confused with the comparative adjective "furrier" (meaning "more furry"), which is a different word with the same spelling. The context always clarifies the meaning.
  • The rabbit is furrier than the cat. (Here, "furrier" is an adjective.)
  • We visited a furrier on Fifth Avenue. (Here, "furrier" is a noun.)

Noun

1. someone whose occupation is making or repairing fur garments