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German essayist? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

trier

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This might be a double definition.

'german' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'essayist?' is the second definition.

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(Other definitions for trier that I've seen before include "One wouldn't give up" , "Judge perhaps" , "conscientious type?" , "One who doesn't give up - judge?" , "one hears" .)

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