errand

er·rand

noun \ˈer-ənd, ˈe-rənd\

Definition of ERRAND

1

archaic a : an oral message entrusted to a person b : embassy, mission

2

a : a short trip taken to attend to some business often for another <was on an errand for his mother> b : the object or purpose of such a trip

Examples of ERRAND

1. He was sent out on an urgent errand.
2. We were there on an errand of mercy to help provide medical care for the refugees.

Origin of ERRAND

Middle English erend message, business, from Old English ǣrend; akin to Old High German ārunti message

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with ERRAND

gerund