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lier

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪ.ə/

The English word “lier” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A person or thing that lies, in the sense of being horizontal.
  2. A lie-abed; one who stays in bed late.

Etymology

From Middle English lier, equivalent to lie + -er. Compare ligger, lidger, ledger.

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