HyperDic: crier

English > 3 senses of the word crier:
NOUNperson crier, weepera person who weeps
person crier, town crier(formerly) an official who made public announcements
person criera peddler who shouts to advertise the goods he sells
crier > pronunciation
Soundskray'er
Rhymesacquire ... wire: 63 rhymes with ayer...
English > crier: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person who weeps.
Synonymweeper
NarrowerbawlerA loud weeper
blubberersomeone who sniffles and weeps with loud sobs
Broaderunfortunate, unfortunate personA person who suffers misfortune
Spanishllorica, llorón
Catalanploramiques, ploraner
Verbscryshed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
English > crier: 3 senses > noun 2, person
Meaning(formerly) an official who made public announcements.
Synonymtown crier
Broaderannouncersomeone who proclaims a message publicly
Spanishpregonero, voceador
Catalanpregoner
Verbscryproclaim or announce in public
English > crier: 3 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningA peddler who shouts to advertise the goods he sells.
Broaderpeddler, pedlar, packman, hawker, pitchmansomeone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
roarer, bawler, bellower, screamer, screecher, shouter, yellersomeone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice
Verbscryproclaim or announce in public

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