herald
|her/ald|
/ˈhɛrəld/
sign or messenger
Etymology
'herald' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'herault', where 'her-' meant 'army' and '-ault' meant 'to govern or command'.
'herault' transformed into the Middle English word 'herald', and eventually became the modern English word 'herald'.
Initially, it meant 'an official messenger', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a sign or indication of something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen.
The flowers are heralds of spring.
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Noun 2
an official messenger bringing news.
The king's herald announced the arrival of the queen.
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Verb 1
to be a sign that something is about to happen.
The new technology heralds a revolution in communication.
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