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1. (n.) harbinger
one that announces or foreshadows the approach of someone or something; forerunner; herald.
2. harbinger
a person sent in advance of troops, a royal train, etc., to provide or secure lodgings and other accommodations.
3. (v.t.) harbinger
to act as harbinger to; herald the coming of.
Etymology: (1125–75; late ME herbenger, alter. of ME herbegere, dissimilated var. of OF herberg(i)ere host =herberg(ier) to shelter (< Gmc; see harbor ) +-iere -er2)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) harbinger, forerunner, predecessor, herald, precursor
something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
2. (verb) announce, annunciate, harbinger, foretell, herald
foreshadow or presage
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) harbinger
one who provides lodgings; especially, the officer of the English royal household who formerly preceded the court when traveling, to provide and prepare lodgings
2. (noun) harbinger
a forerunner; a precursor; a messenger
3. (verb) harbinger
to usher in; to be a harbinger of
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