tarrier
English
Pronunciation
- (noun):
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈtæɹi.ə/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. enPR: tă'rē-ər, IPA(key): /ˈtæɹiɚ/
- Rhymes: -æriə(r)
- (adjective):
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈtɑːɹi.ə/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. enPR: tä'rē-ər, IPA(key): /ˈtɑːɹiɚ/
Audio (AU): (file)
Etymology 1
The Roman Catholic slang variation is possibly derived from Saint Erasmus being labeled as a tarrier of time before torture and execution for his beliefs.
Noun
tarrier (plural tarriers)
- A layabout or loiterer; someone who tarries.
- (slang, derogatory, UK) A Roman Catholic of Northern Ireland or Scotland
Adjective
tarrier
- comparative form of tarry: more tarry
Etymology 2
Noun
tarrier (plural tarriers)
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