Etymology

hellier

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Today it means: One who heles or covers; hence, a tiler, slater, or thatcher. Full definition →

Middle English heliere, helyare, helyer, hillyer
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromheliere, helyare, helyer, hillyer
  2. English todayhellier

From Middle English heliere, helyare, helyer, hillyer, equivalent to hele (“to conceal, hide; to cover”) + -ier.

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