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Tarrier

//ˈtæɹi.ə// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective

1
comparative form of tarry: more tarry comparative, form-of

Noun

1
A layabout or loiterer; someone who tarries.
2
Obsolete form of terrier (“kind of dog”). alt-of, obsolete
"I then had the two best tarriers beneath the canopy; this poor crater is their daughter," and he patted the dog's head affectionately."
3
A Roman Catholic of Northern Ireland or Scotland. UK, derogatory, slang
"Wouldnae even offer Jock Stein – your greatest ever manager – a seat on the board 'cause he wasnae a Tarrier."

Etymology

Etymology 1

The Roman Catholic slang variation is possibly derived from Saint Erasmus being labeled as a "tarrier of time" before torture and execution for his beliefs.

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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