CRIER

crier

(noun) a peddler who shouts to advertise the goods he sells

weeper, crier

(noun) a person who weeps

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

crier (plural criers)

One who cries.

An officer who proclaims the orders or directions of a court, or who gives public notice by loud proclamation, such as a town crier.

Anagrams

• IRCer, ricer

Proper noun

Crier

A surname.

Anagrams

• IRCer, ricer

Source: Wiktionary


Cri"er (kr"r), n. Etym: [Cf. F. crieur. See Cry.]

Definition: One who cries; one who makes proclamation. Specifically, an officer who proclams the orders or directions of a court, or who gives public notice by loud proclamation; as, a town-crier. He openeth his mouth like a crier. Ecclus. xx. 15.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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