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LORIMER
Proper noun
Lorimer (plural Lorimers)
An occupational surname for a person who made stirrup irons and spurs.
Statistics
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Lorimer is the 27260th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 887 individuals. Lorimer is most common among White (92.45%) individuals.
Etymology
Noun
lorimer (plural lorimers)
(obsolete) A person who makes the bits and other metal parts of a horse's bridle, and other small metal pieces.
Usage notes
• Now the name of a London livery company.
Source: Wiktionary
Lor"i*mer, Lor"i*ner, n. Etym: [OF. lormier, loremier, fr. LL. loranum bridle, L. lorum thong, the rein of a bridle.]
Definition: A maker of bits, spurs, and metal mounting for bridles and saddles; hence, a saddler. [Obs.] Holinshed.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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