Associations to the word «Crier»

Wiktionary

CRIER, noun. One who cries.
CRIER, noun. An officer who proclaims the orders or directions of a court, or who gives public notice by loud proclamation, such as a town crier.
CRIER, proper noun. A surname​.

Dictionary definition

CRIER, noun. A person who weeps.
CRIER, noun. (formerly) an official who made public announcements.
CRIER, noun. A peddler who shouts to advertise the goods he sells.

Wise words

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