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lier.

A person or thing that lies, in the sense of being horizontal.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlaɪ.ə/UK/ˈlaɪ.ɚ/US
  1. A person or thing that lies, in the sense of being horizontal.

  2. A lie-abed; one who stays in bed late.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English lier, equivalent to lie + -er. Compare ligger, lidger, ledger.

noun/ˈlaɪ.ə/UK/ˈlaɪ.ɚ/US
  1. Obsolete spelling of liar.

    alt-of · obsolete
  2. Misspelling of liar.

    alt-of · misspelling
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