currier

¹

[ kur-ee-er, kuhr- ]

noun

1. a person who dresses and colors leather after it is tanned.
2. a person who curries horses.

Currier

²

[ kur-ee-er, kuhr- ]

noun

1. Nathaniel, 1813–88, U.S. lithographer. Compare Ives ( def 4 ).

currier

/ ˈkʌrɪə /

noun

1. a person who curries leather

Word History and Origins

Origin of currier¹

1350–1400; curry ² + -er ¹( def ); replacing Middle English cur(r)iour, cor(r)iour < Anglo-French < Latin coriārius, equivalent to cori(um) leather + -ārius -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of currier¹

C14: from Old French corier, from Latin coriārius a tanner, from corium leather

Example Sentences

New Mexico Oil and Gas Association CEO Missi Currier said the disagreement between Legislature and State Land Office threatens to penalize petroleum producers and public beneficiaries as leases are sidelined.

From Seattle Times

For Cal Currier’s part, he thinks the whales are entertaining themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

Currier, a vegetarian, has had little use for many of the items she’s received.

From Los Angeles Times

Currier shouts in a gruff-voiced impression of Fleming, teammates cracking up.

From Los Angeles Times

She was examined the next day, found to be fine and went to her Fairfax home Tuesday, said Reasa Currier, the animal shelter director.

From Washington Post