en|voy

en|voy
en|voy1 «EHN voy», noun.
1. a messenger or representative: »

The next envoy was given the same curt answer.

SYNONYM(S): agent, deputy.
2. a diplomat ranking next below an ambassador and next above a minister: »

Contrary to expectation, the two French envoys have not yet left Antsirabe, Madagascar (London Times).

3. any person sent to represent a government or ruler for diplomatic purposes.
╂[< French envoyé, past participle of envoyer send < Old French envoier; see etym. under envoy2 (Cf. ↑envoy)]
en|voy2 «EHN voy, AHN-», noun.
1. a short concluding stanza, especially to a ballade.
2. a postscript to a literary work, often addressed to a friend or patron of the author. Also, envoi.
╂[< Old French envoy < envoier send < en- on (< Latin in-) + voie way < Latin via]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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