hailer

English

Etymology

hail +‎ -er

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈheɪlə/
• Homophone: haler

Noun

hailer (plural hailers)

1. A person who or a device which calls, summons loudly, or hails.
   • 1880, Thomas Hardy, chapter 1, in Fellow Townsmen:

     "Hullo, Downe—is that you?" said the driver of the vehicle, a young man of pale and refined appearance. "Jump up here with me, and ride down to your door."
     The other turned a plump, cheery, rather self-indulgent face over his shoulder towards the hailer.
     "O, good evening, Mr. Barnet—thanks," he said.

Derived terms

• loudhailer

Anagrams

• halier

Scots

Adjective

hailer

1. comparative degree of hail