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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person or thing that lies, in the sense of being horizontal.
2. 2
   Obsolete spelling of liar. alt-of, obsolete
3. 3
   A lie-abed; one who stays in bed late.
4. 4
   Misspelling of liar. alt-of, misspelling

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A city in Antwerp province, Belgium.
2. 2
   A municipality of Buskerud county, Norway.

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

See the main lemma.

Etymology 3

From Dutch Lier.

Etymology 4

From Norwegian Lier.

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