Messenger

Pronunciation

• IPA: ˈmÉ›.sɪn.dʒəɹ

Origin

From Old French messagier (French: messager), from message.

Full definition of messenger

Noun

1. One who brings messages.
2. (nautical) A light line with which a heavier line may be hauled e.g. from the deck of a ship to the pier.
3. The supporting member of an aerial cable (electric power or telephone or data).
4. (legal) A person appointed to perform certain ministerial duties under bankrupt and insolvent laws, such as to take charge of the estate of the bankrupt or insolvent.

Derived terms

• instant messenger

Verb

1. (transitive) To send something by messenger.I'll messenger over the signed documents.