HERALD

Herald

A herald, or, more correctly, a herald of arms, is an officer of arms, ranking between pursuivant and king of arms. The title is commonly applied more broadly to all officers of arms.

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herald

Noun

  1. A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
    The herald blew his trumpet and shouted that the King was dead.
  2. A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.
    Daffodils are heralds of Spring.
  3. An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king of arms.
    Rouge Dragon is a herald at the College of Arms.
  4. A moth (Scoliopteryx libatrix)

Verb

  1. To proclaim, announce, etc. an event.
    Daffodils herald the Spring.


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