'Crier' definitions:
Definition of 'crier'
(from WordNet)
noun
A person who weeps [syn: weeper, crier]
noun
(formerly) an official who made public announcements [syn: town crier, crier]
noun
A peddler who shouts to advertise the goods he sells
Definition of 'Crier'
From: GCIDE
- Crier \Cri"er\ (kr?"?r), n. [Cf. F. crieur. See Cry.] One who cries; one who makes proclamation. Specifically, an officer who proclaims the orders or directions of a court, or who gives public notice by loud proclamation; as, a town-crier. [1913 Webster]
- He openeth his mouth like a crier. --Ecclus. xx. 15. [1913 Webster]