heralds

Meanings

• noun

  A person who announces the arrival of a monarch, high-ranking official, or other important personage.

  - "The herald announced the arrival of the king."
  - "The herald rode ahead of the procession to announce their approach."

• noun

  A messenger or bearer of news or information.

  - "The herald brought news of the victory to the town."
  - "The herald delivered the message to the queen."

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Synonyms

harbinger , messenger , pursuivant , disclose , make known

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with heralds
ardens , marlens , parsons

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Variants

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herald , heralded , heralding , heralds

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Etymology

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Old English hērgeweard, from hēr (army) and geweorðan (to become). A herald was originally a messenger or envoy of an army.

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Trivia

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1. Heralds were often the only source of news and information in medieval times.

2. The herald's cry 'Hear ye, hear ye!' is still used in modern courtrooms.

3. Heralds wore distinctive costumes and carried special symbols, such as a staff topped with a pommel or a trumpet, to identify themselves.

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Related Concepts

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1. Heraldry: The study and practice of creating and displaying coats of arms and other symbols of nobility and identity.

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Culture

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Heralds have played an essential role in history, especially in medieval Europe. They were responsible for announcing the arrival of important people, carrying messages, and maintaining law and order. In literature, heralds often appear as characters in epic poems and plays.

How to Memorize "heralds"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person dressed in medieval attire, carrying a staff and wearing a tall hat, announcing the arrival of a king.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the herald as the official announcer or messenger, like a town crier.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember HERALDS: Honorable, Eloquent, Respected, Announcer, Loud, Dignified, Skilled.

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