herald

Meanings

• noun

  A person who makes announcements or official proclamations, especially the bearer of a king's or magistrate's summons or the news of military success.

  - "The herald called the assembly to order."
  - "The herald's trumpet announced the arrival of the king."

• noun

  A messenger or announcer, especially one bearing a summons or proclamation.

  - "The herald brought the news of the victory to the town."
  - "The herald's job was to announce the start of the ceremony."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɛɹəld/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈhɛɹəld/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

harbinger , messenger , pursuivant , disclose , make known

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with herald
javelin , aveline , avelinean , avelining

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Variants

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herald , heralds , heralded , heralding

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Etymology

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Old English hergewealda 'army leader, warrior, warrior-lord, earl, earl's thegn, messenger'; from herian 'to shout for joy, acclaim, praise, command, call to order' + wealda 'ruler, leader, commander'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'herald' comes from the Old English word 'hergewealda', which means 'army leader'.

2. In medieval Europe, heralds were responsible for maintaining the genealogies and coats of arms of noble families.

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Related Concepts

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1. Messenger: A person who carries messages or delivers information to others.

2. Heraldry: The study of the design, display, and meaning of coats of arms and other heraldic devices.

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Culture

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In literature, heralds are often depicted as bearing the news of important events or summoning people to assemblies or courts. In art and heraldry, heralds may be depicted as carrying banners or standards representing their lord or master.

How to Memorize "herald"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person dressed in medieval clothing, carrying a staff and a scroll, and making announcements to a crowd.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'herald' with the image of a person making important announcements or bearing news.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'herald' as 'having an important message to relay'.

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