KIER

Proper noun

Kier (plural Kiers)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Kier is the 11348th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 2780 individuals. Kier is most common among White (81.65%) individuals.

Anagrams

• Erik, Keir, Keri, Rike, keir, keri, rike

Etymology

Noun

kier (plural kiers)

A bleaching vat.

Synonyms

• keeve

Anagrams

• Erik, Keir, Keri, Rike, keir, keri, rike

Source: Wiktionary


Kier, n. Etym: [Icel. ker a tub.] (Bleaching)

Definition: A large tub or vat in which goods are subjected to the action of hot lye or bleaching liquor; -- also called keeve.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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