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Trier
(trîr) or Trèves (trĕv) A city of southwest Germany on the Moselle River near the Luxembourg border. Settled by the Treveri, an eastern Gaulish people, it was an important commercial center under the Romans and later as part of the Holy Roman Empire. The city was under French control from 1797 until 1815.
tri·er
(trī′ər)n.
1. One that tries, as in making an effort or in testing something.
2. Law A judge or jury, as authorized to determine the facts of a legal case based on the evidence submitted by the parties.
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trier
(ˈtraɪə)n
a person or thing that tries
Trier
(German triːr)n
(Placename) a city in W Germany, in the Rhineland-Palatinate on the Moselle River: one of the oldest towns of central Europe, ancient capital of a Celto-Germanic tribe (the Treveri); an early centre of Christianity, ruled by powerful archbishops until the 18th century; wine trade; important Roman remains. Pop: 100 180 (2003 est). Latin name: Augusta Treverorum French name: Trèves
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tri•er
(ˈtraɪ ər)n.
one that tries or tests; tester.
[1300–50]
Trier
(trɪər)n.
a city in W Germany, on the Moselle River. 93,472.
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| Noun | 1. |  trier - one (as a judge) who examines and settles a caselaw, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" |
| 2. |  trier - one who tries |
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Translations
مُجَرِّب، فاحِص
koumák
ihærdig person
kísérletezõ
baráttumaîur
Trewir
deneyen kimse
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try
(trai) verb1. to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc). He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!
2. to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc. She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.
3. to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law. The prisoners were tried for murder.
4. to test the limits of; to strain. You are trying my patience.
noun – plural tries – 1. an attempt or effort. Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.
2. in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line. Our team scored three tries.
ˈtrier noun a person who keeps on trying, who does not give up. He's not very good, but he's a trier.
ˈtrying adjective1. difficult; causing strain or anxiety. Having to stay such a long time in hospital must be very trying.
2. (of people) stretching one's patience to the limit; annoying. She's a very trying woman!
try on to put on (clothes etc) to see if they fit. She tried on a new hat.
try out to test (something) by using it. We are trying out new teaching methods.
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