kier

or keir

[ keer ]

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

Origin of kier

1
First recorded in 1565–75, kier is from the Old Norse word ker vessel, vat

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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 Molesworth
  • But 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 Molesworth
  • The miller of Keir was brought forward as a witness, and swore positively that the laird was not present.

British Dictionary definitions for kier

kier

/ (kɪə) /


noun
  1. a vat in which cloth is bleached

Origin of kier

1
C16: from Old Norse ker tub; related to Old High German kar

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