herald
/ˈhɛɹəld/
herald
English
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Definition
A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
Etymology
From Latin heraldus, from Middle English herald, herauld, heraud, from Anglo-Norman heraud, from Old French heraut, hiraut (modern French héraut), from Frankish *heriwald, from Proto-Germanic *harjawaldaz, a compound consisting of Proto-Indo-European *ker- (“army”) + *h₂welh₁- (“to be strong”). Doublet of Harold and Harald; compare Walter, which has these elements reversed.
Example Sentences
- "The herald blew his trumpet and shouted that the King was dead."
- "Daffodils are heralds of Spring."
- "Rouge Dragon is a herald at the College of Arms."
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