Pronunciation: [kɹˈa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "crier" is phonetic, with each letter representing a distinct sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for "crier" is /kraɪər/. The "c" is pronounced as /k/, the "r" is pronounced as a light /r/ sound, and the "ie" is pronounced as /aɪ/. The final "er" is pronounced as /ər/. The word "crier" refers to someone who publicly calls attention to a piece of news or information, often with a loud voice.
Crier, in noun form, refers to an individual who cries out or makes a loud vocal expression in order to convey a message, attract attention, or make an announcement in a public setting. The term derives from the verb "to cry" which denotes a variety of loud vocalizations.
Typically seen in historical contexts, particularly during medieval times and earlier, a crier would act as a town or court official responsible for proclaiming important information to the public. Dressed in distinctive attire, often wearing a bell-laden garment, the crier would move through the streets, town squares, or marketplaces, catching the attention of citizens by loudly crying out the news, announcements, or public statements.
The role of a crier has evolved over time, and they can still be found in ceremonial or official settings, such as a town crier contest or as a symbolic representative for a particular community or event. Additionally, the term "crier" can also refer to an individual who expresses or vocalizes deep emotional distress, often through crying or other audible expressions of sorrow or pain.
Overall, a crier is someone who uses their voice and volume to communicate important information to a group of people or to express intense emotions verbally.
• See cry.
• One who; a public officer who makes announcements or proclamations; to cry against, to utter a loud voice by way of reproof or threatening; to cry out against, to complain of or censure strongly; to cry out, to exclaim; to cry down, to depreciate; to cry up, to praise or extol; to cry to, to call on in prayer; to implore.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "crier" originates from the Old French term "crieur", which is derived from the verb "crier", meaning "to shout" or "to cry out". This Old French word can be traced back to the Latin verb "quiritare", which means "to lament", "to complain", or "to shout". The early use of the term "crier" in English referred to someone who delivers public announcements or proclamations by shouting or crying them out loud. Over time, the word evolved to specifically describe an official town or court crier, whose role was to make public announcements by shouting them in a loud and clear voice.
