SINCE 1828
currier
noun
cur·ri·er
| \ ˈkər-ē-ər
, ˈkə-rē-\
, ˈkə-rē-\
Definition of currier
(Entry 1 of 2)
: one that curries something: such as
a
: a worker who helps to bring tanned hides or skins to salable form
… and other conveniences for dressing hides, for the patriotic burgher was a felt dresser or currier.— Walter Scott
Currier
biographical name
Cur·ri·er
| \ ˈkər-ē-ər
, ˈkə-rē-\
, ˈkə-rē-\
Definition of Currier (Entry 2 of 2)
Nathaniel 1813–1888 American lithographer
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