-ier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. spelling of the suffix sequence -y followed by -er, or of any word ending in -(e)y suffixed with -er.
suffix
  1. Forming nouns denoting occupations, particularly with words from French.

Word forms

-ier

Etymology

From -y + -er.

Related words

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