ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tryer

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tryer is a noun meaning Alternative spelling of trier.

Meaning

Alternative spelling of trier.

Example Sentences

The Spartans did not allow the father to dispose of his child as he thought fit, for he was obliged to take it to the tryers, who, if they found it puny and ill-shaped, ordered it to be carried to a sort of chasm under Taygetus […]
[…] I had once brought me a certain Earth, by a Gentleman that digg'd it up in this, or ſome neighboring Country, vvhich, though it ſeem'd but a Mineral Earth, did really afford, to a very expert tryer of Metals of my acquaintance, a not deſpicable proportion of Gold.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include trier, trialer, endeavorer, searcher, troweler, playtester.

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