her|ald

her|ald
her|ald «HEHR uhld», noun, verb.
–n.
1. (formerly) an officer who carried messages, made announcements, arranged and supervised tourneys and other public ceremonies, and regulated the use of armorial bearings: »

The king sent two heralds to the duke.

2. a person who carries messages and makes announcements; messenger: »

A herald is arrived from Caesar's camp (Joseph Addison). “Herald” is often used as the name of a newspaper.

 SYNONYM(S): envoy.
3. Figurative. one that goes before or is sent before and shows something more is coming; forerunner; harbinger: »

It was the lark, the herald of the morn (Shakespeare).

 SYNONYM(S): precursor.
4. an official in Great Britain who has authority over coats of arms and keeps a record of families that have them. He is a member of the Queen's Household and of the Heralds' College.
–v.t.
1. to bring news of; announce: »

The newspapers heralded the arrival of the army.

2. to go before and announce the coming of.
╂[Middle English herauld < Old French herault, or heralt, perhaps ultimately < a Germanic word]

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