Leier
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Leier (plural Leiers)
- A surname from German.
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- According to the 2010 United States Census, Leier is the 33196th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 689 individuals. Leier is most common among White (94.92%) individuals.
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- Lyra (ancient Greek instrument and astronomy)
Etymology edit
From Middle High German līre, from Old High German līra, from Latin lyra, from Ancient Greek λύρα (lúra).
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Noun edit
Leier f (genitive Leier, plural Leiern)
- (music) lyre (ancient Greek lute)
- (music, also Drehleier) hurdy-gurdy (medieval fiddle with a wheel)
- (figurative, informal, also alte Leier) a recurring and hence annoying lecture, monologue, theme
- Synonym: Litanei
- Immer dieselbe Leier! ― Always that same old story!
- (astronomy) Lyra (constellation)
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Declension of Leier [feminine]
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Luxembourgish edit
Etymology edit
From Old High German līra, from Ancient Greek λύρα (lúra).
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Leier f (plural Leieren)