lier
A person or thing that lies, in the sense of being horizontal.
Noun
- A person or thing that lies, in the sense of being horizontal.
- A lie-abed; one who stays in bed late.
Origin
From Middle English lier, equivalent to lie + -er. Compare ligger, lidger, ledger.
Forms
Derived
Noun alt of, obsolete
- Obsolete spelling of liar.
- Misspelling of liar.
Origin
See the main lemma.