Herald

Pronunciation

Origin

From Anglo-Norman heraud, from Old French heraut, hiraut (French: héraut).

Full definition of herald

Noun

1. A messenger, especially one bringing important news.The herald blew his trumpet and shouted that the King was dead.
2. A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.Daffodils are heralds of Spring.
3. (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.
4. (entomology) A moth (Scoliopteryx libatrix)

Synonyms

• (messenger) messenger
• (harbinger) harbinger
• (official whose speciality is heraldry) pursuivant

Related terms

• heraldic
• heraldry

Verb

1. (transitive) To proclaim, announce, etc. an event.Daffodils herald the Spring.

Anagrams

• hardel