Herald: meaning, definitions and examples
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herald
[ หherษld ]
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A person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen.
Synonyms
forerunner, harbinger, precursor
Examples of usage
- The first primroses are the heralds of spring.
- The peace agreement was hailed as herald of peace in the region.
history
A royal or official messenger, especially one representing a monarch in an ambassadorial capacity during wartime.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The herald announced the arrival of the king.
- The herald brought news of the treaty to the neighboring kingdom.
Translations
Translations of the word "herald" in other languages:
๐ต๐น arauto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Herold
๐ฎ๐ฉ pemberita
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒััะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ herold
๐ฏ๐ต ไผไปค
๐ซ๐ท hรฉraut
๐ช๐ธ heraldo
๐น๐ท mรผjdeci
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋ น
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุจุดุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ herold
๐ธ๐ฐ herold
๐จ๐ณ ไผ ไปคๅฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ glasnik
๐ฎ๐ธ herald
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ carรงฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ heraldo
Etymology
The word 'herald' originates from the Old French 'heraut', meaning a herald. In the Middle Ages, heralds were official messengers who carried messages between kings and nobles. They were also responsible for announcing events and tournaments. Over time, the word 'herald' evolved to encompass the idea of announcing or signaling something. Today, 'herald' is commonly used to describe a sign or messenger of something to come.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,327, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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