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)
- A layabout or loiterer; someone who tarries.
- (slang, derogatory, Britain) A Roman Catholic of Northern Ireland or Scotland
Adjective
tarrier
- comparative form of tarry: more tarry
Noun
tarrier (plural tarriers)
- Obsolete form of terrier.