I. ˈkər.ēə(r), ˈkə.rē- noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration (influenced by curry ) (I) of Middle English corier, from Middle French, from Latin coriarius, from corium leather + -arius -ary — more at cuirass
: one that curries: as
a. : a worker who performs any of the operations (as oiling, softening, or rolling) necessary to bring tanned hides or skins to salable form
b. : one that curries a horse
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
: a 16th century firearm resembling the harquebus