Definition for LOW'ER

LOW'ER, v.i. [from low.]

  1. To cause to descend; to let down; to take or bring down; as, to lower the main-sail off a sloop.
  2. To stiffer to sink downward. – Woodward.
  3. To bring down; to reduce or humble; as, to lower the pride of man.
  4. To lessen; to diminish; to reduce, as value or amount; as, to lower the price or value of goods, or the rate of interest.

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