wikipedia|dab=herald (disambiguation)|Herald
English
Etymology
From AF. heraud, from OF. heraut, hiraut (French: héraut).
Pronunciation
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Noun
en-noun
- A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
#* The herald blew his trumpet and shouted that the King was dead.
- A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.
#* Daffodils are heralds of Spring.
- heraldry: 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.
Synonyms
i-c|messenger messenger
i-c|harbinger harbinger
i-c|official whose speciality is heraldry pursuivant
Related terms
heraldic
heraldry
Translations
trans-top|a harbinger giving signs of things to come
German: Verkündiger m
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Serbian: glasnik, vesnik
Spanish: heraldo m
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trans-top|an official whose speciality is heraldry
French: héraut
German: Wappenherold m, Wappenausleger m
Portuguese:
:Brazilian: arauto m
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Italian: araldo m
Spanish: heraldo m
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Verb
en-verb
- transitive To proclaim, announce, etc. an event.
#:Daffodils herald the Spring.
Translations
French: annoncer
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