trier
a person or thing that tries or tests; tester.
Origin of trier
1Other words from trier
- non·tri·er, noun
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Other definitions for Trier (2 of 2)
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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How to use trier in a sentence
trier guides this story to a joyous, bittersweet landing—a reminder that we’re all works in progress, unfinished beings whose only imperative is to turn toward the light.
The third and final “lifeline” asked whether von trier related to his female protagonists as well as his male ones.
Lars von Trier Breaks His Vow of Silence to Discuss ‘Nymphomaniac’ in Venice | Marlow Stern | September 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn 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 | THE DAILY BEASTLars von trier, the terribly talented Danish provocateur, is quite a character.
Lars von Trier Breaks His Vow of Silence to Discuss ‘Nymphomaniac’ in Venice | Marlow Stern | September 1, 2014 | THE 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 | THE DAILY BEAST
The second “lifeline” was what von trier had learned about female sexuality by making Nymphomaniac.
Lars von Trier Breaks His Vow of Silence to Discuss ‘Nymphomaniac’ in Venice | Marlow Stern | September 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI have set thee for a strong trier among my people: and thou shalt know, and prove their way.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousThe bishop of trier, the archbishop of Cologne, and other bishops soon incurred a similar fate.
I want to be present when Winston and trier are questioned and I may possibly wish to ask a few questions myself.
"I would suggest that Mr. trier and his guard and Mr. Winston go into your office," replied Carnes.
Mr. trier can tell you that I didn't touch it from the time I laid it down until I turned back.
British Dictionary definitions for trier (1 of 2)
/ (ˈtraɪə) /
a person or thing that tries
British Dictionary definitions for Trier (2 of 2)
/ (German triːr) /
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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