tarrier

English

Pronunciation
  • (noun):
    • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtæɹi.ə/
    • (US) enPR: tă'rē-ər, IPA(key): /ˈtæɹiɚ/
    • Rhymes: -æriə(r)
  • (adjective):
    • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtɑːɹi.ə/
    • (US) enPR: tä'rē-ər, IPA(key): /ˈtɑːɹiɚ/

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)

  1. A layabout or loiterer; someone who tarries.
  2. (slang, derogatory, Britain) A Roman Catholic of Northern Ireland or Scotland

Adjective

tarrier

  1. comparative form of tarry: more tarry

Etymology 2

Noun

tarrier (plural tarriers)

  1. Obsolete form of terrier.
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