† ˈaim-crier Obs.
[see aim n. 3 b, c.]
An encourager, applauder; one whose help is confined to words alone. Also, one who ‘gives aim.’
| 1622 F. Markham Bk. Hon. v. ix. 196 Like Ayme-cryers, they stand and direct him a neerer way to his owne marke. 1638 G. Markham Eng. Arcadia (N.) Thou smiling aim⁓crier at princes' fall. Ibid. Her own creatures, like aim⁓criers, beheld her mischance with nothing but lip-pity. |