English Explanatory Dictionary

drier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative spelling of dryer.
adj
  1. comparative form of dry: more dry
name
  1. A surname from German.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɹaɪɚ/ [ˈdɹaɪɚ] [ˈd͡ʒɹaɪɚ] /ˈdɹaɪə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-drier.wav

Word forms

drier driers dryer

Etymology

From Middle English driere, dreyere (“one who dries”), equivalent to dry + -er (agent noun suffix).

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