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† ˈaim-crier Obs.
[see aim n. 3 b, c.]
An encourager, applauder; one whose help is confined to words alone. Also, one who ‘gives aim.’
1622F. Markham Bk. Hon. v. ix. 196 Like Ayme-cryers, they stand and direct him a neerer way to his owne marke. 1638G. Markham Eng. Arcadia (N.) Thou smiling aim⁓crier at princes' fall. Ibid. Her own creatures, like aim⁓criers, beheld her mischance with nothing but lip-pity. |