Definitions for criers

criers cri·er

Spelling: [krahy-er]
IPA: /ˈkraɪ ər/

Criers is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 76 anagrams from letters in criers (ceirrs).

Definitions for criers

noun

  1. a person who cries.
  2. a court or town official who makes public announcements.
  3. a hawker.

Origin of criers

1250-1300; Middle English criere Old French. See cry, -er1

Examples for criers

The clerk of the assize, the crier, and others, also had their fees on the occasion.

He looked at the crier, dumb for a minute, and then called him back quickly.

The crier gave one line three times, and broke down as often.

The crier rose and hastened to the entrance of the palisadoed camp.

It was adopted, and the crier once more summoned the young chief by name.

In France they anciently had the bell and the crier (the Roman præco).

Upon this the crier turned to the girl, and asked her what she had to say to the matter.

The crier of the court, a young negro, made his announcements.

The judge took his seat on the bench, and the crier opened the court.

The crier came up from where he was watching and handed the lighted pipe.

Word Value for criers
Scrable

7

Words with friends

8

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