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lier

American  
[lahy-er] / ˈlaɪ ər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that lies, as in wait or in ambush.


Etymology

Origin of lier

First recorded in 1575–85; lie 2 + -er 1

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Playing a hustler carving out a career as a New Journalist, he is as active as he was passive in the ear lier film.

From Time Magazine Archive

Counting an ear lier RBI, the final score was the Penguin 4, the Yankees 3.

From Time Magazine Archive

McHale seems stubbornly determined not to repeat ear lier successes.

From Time Magazine Archive

In October 1976, also without warning and also at a time of triumph, Paley sacked Backe's predecessor, Arthur Taylor, the self-confident financial expert Paley had hand-picked as president four years ear lier.

From Time Magazine Archive

She found his massive shoulder with lier hand.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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