crier

/ˈkraɪər/
noun
  1. A person who makes public announcements in a loud voice, especially in a town or court.
    • The town crier announced the news in the marketplace.
    • In medieval times, the crier would call out important messages.
    • The court crier asked everyone to rise as the judge entered.
  2. A person who cries or weeps.
    • He is not a crier; he rarely shows emotion.
    • At the funeral, she was a quiet crier, wiping tears away.
    • The baby is a loud crier when hungry.
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