lier
lier · liers
A person or thing that lies, in the sense of being horizontalA person or thing that lies, in the sense of being horizontal.
UK/ˈlaɪ.ə/US/ˈlaɪ.ɚ/
Meaning
2 sensesA 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.From Middle English lier, equivalent to lie + -er. Compare ligger, lidger, ledger.
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