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denier1 definition

de·nier (də nir′; for 2, den′yər; Fr də nyā′)

noun

  1. a small, obsolete French coin of little value
  2. a unit of weight for measuring the fineness of threads of silk, rayon, nylon, etc., equal to .05 gram per 450 meters

Etymology: ME dener < OFr denier < L denarius, denarius

denier2 definition

de·nier (dē nī′ər, di-)

noun

a person who denies

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denier Usage Examples

Possessives

  • argument: The speciousness of the deniers ' arguments, rather than the arguments themselves, demands a response.

Converse of object

  • become: When David Irving in 1988 definitely became a denier, it was about money.

Adjective modifier

  • holocaust: Never having read a work by Mr Irving, Manne comforts himself repeatedly by calling him a " Holocaust denier " .

Modifies a noun

  • tights: With a sandal toe, these 8 denier tights provide a flawless, yet natural look that can be worn with utter confidence.

Noun used with modifier

  • holocaust: Irving is accused of being a holocaust denier " .
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