mes·sen·ger  (měs'ən-jər) 
n. One that carries messages or performs errands, as: A person employed to carry telegrams, letters, or parcels. A military or official courier. An envoy to another person, party, or government.
A bearer of news. A forerunner; a harbinger: the crocus and other messengers of spring. A prophet: the messenger of Allah. Nautical A chain or rope used for hauling in a cable. Also called messenger line.
tr.v.
mes·sen·gered, mes·sen·ger·ing, mes·sen·gers
To send by messenger.
[Middle English messanger, from Old French messagier, from message, message; see message.] |
