horner
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈhɔɹnɝ// horner
n. someone who makes things out of animal horns, like spoons or combs. It is an old-fashioned job that you mostly see in history books or as a last name.
n. an artisan who works in horn to produce objects such as spoons, combs, or musical instruments. Primarily encountered as an occupational surname or in historical contexts.
The local horner made a beautiful set of spoons.
In the medieval village, the horner was a vital craftsman who turned cattle horns into useful household items.
While the trade of the horner has largely vanished in the industrial age, the surname remains a common vestige of this once-essential manual craft.
Usage
Often appears as a proper noun when used as a surname.