herald🔊

A messenger, especially one bringing important news. +

A harbinger, giving signs of things to come. +

(heraldry) An official whose speciality is coats of arms, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms.

(entomology) A moth of the species Scoliopteryx libatrix.

(advertising) A handbill consisting of an advertisement.

To proclaim or announce an event.

To greet something with excitement; to hail.

The long-tailed duck, or oldsquaw.