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Herald

/ˈhɛɹəld/

A messenger, especially one bringing important news.

📖 Definitions of "Herald"

noun
  1. 1

    A messenger, especially one bringing important news.

    "The herald blew his trumpet and shouted that the King was dead."

  2. 2

    A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.

    "Daffodils are heralds of Spring."

  3. 3

    An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms.

    "Rouge Dragon is a herald at the College of Arms."

  4. 4

    A moth of the species Scoliopteryx libatrix.

verb
  1. 1

    To proclaim or announce an event.

    "Daffodils herald the Spring."

  2. 2

    (usually passive) To greet something with excitement; to hail.

    "The film was heralded by critics."

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