drier

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English

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From Middle English driere, dreyere (one who dries), equivalent to dry +‎ -er (agent noun suffix).

Noun

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drier (plural driers)

  1. (chiefly British, Canada) Alternative spelling of dryer

Etymology 2

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From dry +‎ -er (comparative suffix).

Adjective

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drier

  1. comparative form of dry: more dry

Usage notes

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In both British and American English, the spelling drier is preferred for the comparative adjective and dryer for the noun.

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