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crier

/ˈkraɪə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person who makes announcements or calls out information in a loud voice, especially in a public place.

    - "The crier announced the arrival of the train."
    - "The crier's bell signaled the start of the market."
    - "The crier sold lottery tickets on the street corner."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with crier
higher , spyre , pyre , quire
Homonyms
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  1. crew (en) : A group of people working together

  2. cry (en) : A loud, emotional expression of pain, fear, or joy.

  3. crew (en) : A type of boat

Homophones
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  1. crew (en) : A group of people working together

  2. cry (en) : A loud, emotional expression of pain, fear, or joy.

Variants
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crier , criers , town crier , town criers
Forms
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cries, cried, crying

Etymology
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Old French 'crier' meaning 'to shout'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'crier' is derived from the Old French word 'crier', which means 'to shout'.

  2. Criers have been used to make announcements since ancient times, with the first recorded use dating back to 490 BC.

  3. In medieval Europe, criers were often employed by guilds to sell their wares and protect their interests.

  4. The famous 'Bellman' character from Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels' is a crier.

  5. In some cultures, criers were believed to have magical powers and were consulted for divination and healing.

Related Concepts
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  1. Herald: A person who announces the arrival of a monarch, nobleman, or other important person.

  2. Announcer: A person who makes public announcements, especially on radio or television.

Culture
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Criers have been an integral part of various cultures and societies throughout history. They have been used to make announcements, sell goods, and provide information. In literature, criers have appeared in works such as Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' and Dickens' 'Oliver Twist'. In art, criers have been depicted in paintings and sculptures. In music, criers have been featured in operas and folk songs.

How to Memorize "crier"

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    - Visualize a person standing in the town square, wearing a tall hat and holding a bell, making announcements to the crowd.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'crier' with the sound of a bell ringing and a loud voice.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'crier' as 'Crazy Guy Ringing Ears'.

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