tier

  • 131tier — noun 1》 one of a series of rows or levels placed one above the other. 2》 a level or grade within a hierarchy. Derivatives tiered adjective Origin C15: from Fr. tire sequence, order …

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  • 132tier — n. 1. Row, rank, series. 2. [Written also Tire.] Pinafore …

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