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 ]
[きじもなかずばうたれまい, kijimonakazubautaremai](exp) avoiding unnecessary talk can prevent disaster falling on one; there is safety in silence; the pheasant would not be shot but for its cries[Add to Longdo]