trier Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun one (as a judge) who examines and settles a case
  2. noun one who tries
    essayer; attempter.

WordNet

Tri"er noun
Etymology
From Try.
Definitions
  1. One who tries; one who makes experiments; one who examines anything by a test or standard. Boyle.
  2. One who tries judicially.
  3. (Law) A person appointed according to law to try challenges of jurors; a trior. Burrill.
  4. That which tries or approves; a test. Shak.

Webster 1913