Trier - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Trier :  (noun)
1: one (as a judge) who examines and settles a case
2: one who tries [syn: attempter, essayer]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Trier : \Tri"er\, n. [Based on Try.] 1. One who tries; one who makes experiments; one who examines anything by a test or standard. --Boyle.

2. One who tries judicially.

3. (Law) A person appointed according to law to try challenges of jurors; a trior. --Burrill.

4. That which tries or approves; a test. --Shak.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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