trier

[ trahy-er ]

/ ˈtraɪ ər /

noun

a person or thing that tries or tests; tester.

Nearby words

Origin of trier

First recorded in 1300–50, trier is from the Middle English word triour. See try, -er¹

Related formsnon·tri·er, noun

Definition for trier (2 of 2)

Trier

[ treer ]

/ trɪər /

noun

a city in W Germany, on the Moselle River: extensive Roman ruins; cathedral.

Also called Treves

[treevz] /trivz/. French Trèves

[trev] /trɛv/.

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Examples from the Web for trier

On Monday afternoon at the 2014 Venice Film Festival, von Trier (sort of) broke his silence.
Lars von Trier Breaks His Vow of Silence to Discuss ‘Nymphomaniac’ in Venice|Marlow Stern|September 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Everything that is masochistic in the film is me,” said von Trier (via Skarsgard).
Lars von Trier Breaks His Vow of Silence to Discuss ‘Nymphomaniac’ in Venice|Marlow Stern|September 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
What other director has given us so many powerful heroines as von Trier?
Charlotte Gainsbourg’s Raw Performance in ‘Nymphomaniac’ Is Not About the Sex|Jimmy So|March 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And it’s true, von Trier has, since the ‘90s, dedicated the bulk of his career to crafting complex female characters.
Uma Thurman on ‘Nymphomaniac,’ Lars von Trier’s Alleged Misogyny, and Women’s Sexual Double-Standard|Marlow Stern|March 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

As with every von Trier film, there will be a zillion think pieces on whether or not the filmmaker is a misogynist.
‘Nymphomaniac,’ Lars von Trier’s Icy Orgy of Sex and Self-Loathing, Bows At Sundance|Marlow Stern|January 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nor were there spared even the leading men in the city of Trier.
The Witchcraft Delusion In Colonial Connecticut (1647-1697)|John M. Taylor
From Trier to Toulouse he made his way with ease by river and by road, and it might be Ausonius again.
Medieval People|Eileen Edna Power
In 385 Maximus, his rival and colleague, caused seven heretics to be put to death at Treves (Trier).
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3|Various
In the second case, Trier, we may conjecture a similar official origin.
Ancient Town-Planning|F. Haverfield
The trier wears the halo, and therefore, the halo grows as quickly round the brows of peasant as of king.
Vocal Expression|Katherine Jewell Everts

British Dictionary definitions for trier (1 of 2)

trier

/ (ˈtraɪə) /

noun

a person or thing that tries

British Dictionary definitions for trier (2 of 2)

Trier

/ (German triːr) /

noun

a city in W Germany, in the Rhineland-Palatinate on the Moselle River: one of the oldest towns of central Europe, ancient capital of a Celto-Germanic tribe (the Treveri); an early centre of Christianity, ruled by powerful archbishops until the 18th century; wine trade; important Roman remains. Pop: 100 180 (2003 est)Latin name: Augusta Treverorum (aʊˈɡuːstə ˌtrɛvəˈrəʊrəm) French name: Trèves

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Word Origin and History for trier

Trier

city in Germany (French Trèves), founded c.15 B.C.E. by Augustus, named for the indigenous Gaulish people, the Treveri.