The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Lier \Li"er\ (l[imac]"[~e]r), n. [From Lie. ]
   One who lies down; one who rests or remains, as in
   concealment.
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         There were liers in a ambush against him. --Josh. viii.
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