English Explanatory Dictionary

gurrier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A street urchin.
  2. A loutish young man; a ruffian.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡʌ.ɹɪ.ə/ /ˈɡəː-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gurrier.wav /ˈɡə.ɹɪ.ɚ/ /ˈɡʊ.ɹi.ɚ/ /ˈɡʌ.ɹi.ɚ/

Word forms

gurrier gurriers

Etymology

Uncertain; the following possible etymologies have been suggested: * From Scottish English gurry (“a brawl; to dispute; to growl, grumble”) + -er (agent noun suffix). * From French guerrier (“warrior”), in which case it would be a doublet of warrior.

Synonyms

bowsie gouger hooligan lout scanger
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