trier

¹ American  

[trahy-er] / ˈtraɪ ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that tries or tests; tester.

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Trier ² American  

[treer] / trɪər /

noun

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

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Trier ¹ British  

/ triːr /

noun

1. French name: Trèves.  Latin name: Augusta Treverorum.  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)

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trier ² British  

/ ˈtraɪə /

noun

1. a person or thing that tries

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Other Word Forms

• nontrier noun

Etymology

Origin of trier

First recorded in 1300–50, trier is from the Middle English word triour. See try, -er ¹

Example Sentences

“In sum, no reasonable trier of fact could interpret Freedman’s statement about Kassan as anything other than a nonactionable statement of opinion,” Murphy said.

From Los Angeles Times

He said “the outcome of the case will be for a Fulton County judge and trier of fact to ultimately decide.”

From Seattle Times

She wrote that it was “within the realm of the jury as the triers of fact, to resolve the firearm toolmark analysis and opinion, along with the other evidence presented, in rendering its verdict.”

From Seattle Times

That’s for the triers of fact, the jury, to put together in their own head.”

From Seattle Times

“Luckily when this horse comes to the stretch and you ask him, he’s a real trier. And it’s really fun to watch a horse like this run.”

From Seattle Times