prier

noun

pri·er ˈprī(-ə)r

variants or less commonly pryer

Synonyms of prier next

next

: one that pries

especially : an inquisitive person

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prier was in 1552

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“Prier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prier. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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