kier
or keir
a large vat in which fibers, yarns, or fabrics are boiled, bleached, or dyed.
Origin of kier
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How to use kier in a sentence
Don't Keir tacked himself on to performance with attempted Amendment on behalf of the poor and needy.
Philip Keir was no blood relation of the Trevannions, but a cousin by marriage and a very intimate friend.
Uncanny Tales | Mary Louisa MolesworthBut on the third evening a hansom dashed up to the Trevannions' door, and Mr. Keir jumped out.
Uncanny Tales | Mary Louisa Molesworth"At least I can put that horrid idea out of the poor child's head, then," thought Keir to himself.
Uncanny Tales | Mary Louisa MolesworthThe miller of Keir was brought forward as a witness, and swore positively that the laird was not present.
Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character | Edward Bannerman Ramsay
British Dictionary definitions for kier
/ (kɪə) /
a vat in which cloth is bleached
Origin of kier
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