Definitions For Tarrier

Etymology 1

The Roman Catholic slang variation is possibly derived from Saint Erasmus being labeled as a tarrier of time before torture and execution for his beliefs.

Noun

TARRIER (plural TARRIERs) A layabout or loiterer; someone who tarries. (slang, derogatory, UK, ) A roman catholic of Northern Ireland or Scotland

Adjective

{{en-comparative of, tarry}}

Etymology 2

Noun

TARRIER (plural TARRIERs) {{obsolete form of, en, terrier}}

Is Tarrier a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
7
Words with Friends
7

The word Tarrier is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends

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