kier

or keir

[ keer ]

noun

1. a large vat in which fibers, yarns, or fabrics are boiled, bleached, or dyed.

kier

/ kɪə /

noun

1. a vat in which cloth is bleached

Word History and Origins

Origin of kier¹

First recorded in 1565–75, kier is from the Old Norse word ker vessel, vat

Word History and Origins

Origin of kier¹

C16: from Old Norse ker tub; related to Old High German kar

Example Sentences

Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer has announced England's single bus fare cap would be hiked to £3 in the upcoming Budget.

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A row over donations to Sir Kier and other Labour ministers has also dampened the mood of the conference in Liverpool - which is taking place less than three months after the party's landslide election victory.

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In the UK, Kier Starmer, the new Labour Prime Minister, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, up from 2%.

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Sir Kier told Mr Pezeshkian that “there was a serious risk of miscalculation and now was the time for calm and careful consideration”, Downing Street said.

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On Tuesday morning, Iranian state news agency Irna reported that Mr Pezeshkian had told Sir Kier that Western countries’ support for Israel had encouraged it to “continue atrocities” and threatened peace and security.

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