prier

American  

[prahy-er] / ˈpraɪ ər /

Or pryer

noun

1. a person who pries; a curious or inquisitive person.

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prier British  

/ ˈpraɪə /

noun

1. a person who pries

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Etymology

Origin of prier

First recorded in 1545–55; pry ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Seigneur, lui dit-il, la vertueuse Calciope vient de recevoir mes voeux aux pieds des autels, j’ose vous prier d’approuver cette union. 

From The Way of All Flesh by Butler, Samuel

But no doubt," the cunning old prier went on, with a smiling suavity in his voice—"but no doubt a man who knowth Edinburgh tho well as you will have a favourite blend of hith own.

From The House with the Green Shutters by Brown, George Douglas

Ainsi avec la plus haute consid�ration je dois vous prier de prendre la peine de d�barrasser le plancher.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, November 29, 1890 by Various

Le General Berthier vint le prier instamment de se retirer; au lieu de lui repondre il se coucha par terre.

From Travels in France during the years 1814-15 Comprising a residence at Paris, during the stay of the allied armies, and at Aix, at the period of the landing of Bonaparte, in two volumes. by Alison, Archibald, Sir

It was to the church pour prier dedans that I went, not to Mr. Church.

From Two Summers in Guyenne by Barker, Edward Harrison