Definition of LIER

lier

Plural: liers

Adjective Satellite

  • being one more than fifty

Noun

  • One who lies down or reclines.
  • A person or thing that lies, in the sense of being horizontal.
  • A lie-abed; one who stays in bed late.
  • Obsolete spelling of liar.
  • Misspelling of liar.

Examples

  • The LIER of the letter tiles seemed content in its bag, awaiting its turn in Words With Friends.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

51, fifty-one, li

Scrabble Score: 4

lier: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lier: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lier: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 5

lier: valid Words With Friends Word