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Definition of pryer - 4 dictionary results

pry⋅er

[prahy-er]
–noun
prier.

pri⋅er

[prahy-er]
–noun
a person who pries; a curious or inquisitive person.
Also, pryer.


Origin:
1545–55; pry 1 + -er 1
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pri·er also pry·er   (prī'ər)   
n.  One who pries, especially a person who is unduly interested in the affairs of others.
pry·er   (prī'ər)   
n.  Variant of prier.
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