In the second case, Trier, we may conjecture a similar official origin.
Ancient Town-Planning|F. Haverfield
The trier wears the halo, and therefore, the halo grows as quickly round the brows of peasant as of king.
Vocal Expression|Katherine Jewell Everts
British Dictionary definitions for trier (1 of 2)
trier
/ (ˈtraɪə) /
noun
a person or thing that tries
British Dictionary definitions for trier (2 of 2)
Trier
/ (Germantriːr) /
noun
a city in W Germany, in the Rhineland-Palatinate on the Moselle River: one of the oldest towns of central Europe, ancient capital of a Celto-Germanic tribe (the Treveri); an early centre of Christianity, ruled by powerful archbishops until the 18th century; wine trade; important Roman remains. Pop: 100 180 (2003 est)Latin name: Augusta Treverorum (aʊˈɡuːstə ˌtrɛvəˈrəʊrəm) French name: Trèves