trier

¹

[ trahy-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that tries or tests; tester.

Trier

²

[ treer ]

noun

1. a city in W Germany, on the Moselle River: extensive Roman ruins; cathedral.

trier

¹

/ ˈtraɪə /

noun

1. a person or thing that tries

Trier

²

/ triːr /

noun

1. a city in W Germany, in the Rhineland-Palatinate on the Moselle River: one of the oldest towns of central Europe, ancient capital of a Celto-Germanic tribe (the Treveri ); an early centre of Christianity, ruled by powerful archbishops until the 18th century; wine trade; important Roman remains. Pop: 100 180 (2003 est) Latin nameAugusta Treverorumaʊˈɡuːstə ˌtrɛvəˈrəʊrəm French nameTrèves

Other Words From

• non·trier noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of trier¹

First recorded in 1300–50, trier is from the Middle English word triour. See try, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Trier guides this story to a joyous, bittersweet landing—a reminder that we’re all works in progress, unfinished beings whose only imperative is to turn toward the light.

From Time

The third and final “lifeline” asked whether von Trier related to his female protagonists as well as his male ones.

From The Daily Beast

On Monday afternoon at the 2014 Venice Film Festival, von Trier (sort of) broke his silence.

From The Daily Beast

Lars von Trier, the terribly talented Danish provocateur, is quite a character.

From The Daily Beast

“Everything that is masochistic in the film is me,” said von Trier (via Skarsgard).

From The Daily Beast

The second “lifeline” was what von Trier had learned about female sexuality by making Nymphomaniac.

From The Daily Beast

I have set thee for a strong trier among my people: and thou shalt know, and prove their way.

From Project Gutenberg

The bishop of Trier, the archbishop of Cologne, and other bishops soon incurred a similar fate.

From Project Gutenberg

I want to be present when Winston and Trier are questioned and I may possibly wish to ask a few questions myself.

From Project Gutenberg

"I would suggest that Mr. Trier and his guard and Mr. Winston go into your office," replied Carnes.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Trier can tell you that I didn't touch it from the time I laid it down until I turned back.

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