Lorimer

Lorimer (Fr. lormier, from Lat. lorum, 'a thong'), a maker of bits, spurs, stirrup-irons, metal mountings for saddles and bridles, and generally of all articles of horse-furniture. In London the lorimers, who had previously formed part of another guild, were incorporated by letters-patent in 1712; in Scottish burghs they have been comprehended as a branch of the corporation of Hammermen.