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Meaning of aim-crier in English:

aim-crier

Pronunciation /ˈeɪmˌkrʌɪə/

noun

rare

  • A person who offers encouragement; an encourager, an abettor.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Gervase Markham (?1568–1637), author. From aim + crier, after to cry aim.