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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