1. trier - Noun
2. Trier - Proper noun
One who tries; one who makes experiments; one who examines anything by a test or standard.
A person appointed according to law to try challenges of jurors; a trior.
That which tries or approves; a test.
Source: Webster's dictionaryHave taken Trier with two divisions. What do you want me to do? Give it back? George S. Patton
I have fought my fight, I have lived my life, I have drunk my share of wine; From Trier to Köln there was never a knight Had a merrier life than mine. Charles Kingsley
Where is your ancient courage You were used to say extremities was the trier of spirits That common chances common men could bear That when the sea was calm all boats alike showed mastership in floating. William Shakespeare
After the Elector of Trier had demanded that the townsmen turn a Lutheran preacher out of the town, a board made up of townsmen who were ineligible for council functions handed the council a 30-point comprehensive list of demands on 24 May. Source: Internet
An example of Patton's sarcastic wit was broadcast when he received orders to by-pass Trier, as it had been decided that four divisions would be needed to capture it. Source: Internet
Europa For television Lars von Trier directed Medea (1988), which won the Jean d'Arcy prize in France. Source: Internet