1. plural of cryer; people who cry or weep
Usage: less common than 'criers'; both spellings exist but 'criers' is standard
2. plural of cryer; town officials or heralds who make public announcements (archaic spelling of 'criers')
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• The cryers at the funeral were inconsolable.
• Medieval town cryers would ring bells and announce important news.
• Several cryers gathered outside the courthouse after the verdict.
• The cryers' voices echoed through the marketplace as they called out the king's proclamation.