lier

A person or thing that lies, in the sense of being horizontal.

Noun

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

Origin

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

Forms

liers

Derived

inlier onlier

Noun alt of, obsolete

  1. Obsolete spelling of liar.
  2. Misspelling of liar.

Origin

See the main lemma.

Forms

liers