harbinger
a person who goes ahead and makes known the approach of another; herald.
a person sent in advance of troops, a royal train, etc., to provide or secure lodgings and other accommodations.
to act as harbinger to; herald the coming of.
Origin of harbinger
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British Dictionary definitions for harbinger
/ (ˈhɑːbɪndʒə) /
a person or thing that announces or indicates the approach of something; forerunner
obsolete a person sent in advance of a royal party or army to obtain lodgings for them
(tr) to announce the approach or arrival of
Origin of harbinger
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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