messenger

mes·sen·ger

noun \ˈme-s^ən-jər\

Definition of MESSENGER

1

: one who bears a message or does an errand: as a archaic : forerunner, herald b : a dispatch bearer in government or military service c : an employee who carries messages

2

: a light line used in hauling a heavier line (as between ships)

3

: a substance (as a hormone) that mediates a biological effect

4

: messenger rna

Examples of MESSENGER

1. They sent a messenger to pick up the package.
2. <the messenger comes by twice a day to pick up packages>

Origin of MESSENGER

Middle English messangere, from Anglo-French messager, messanger, from message

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to MESSENGER

Synonyms: courier, express [British], go-between, page, runner

Related Words: forerunner, harbinger, herald; agent, ambassador, delegate, deputy, emissary, envoy, representative; bearer, carrier, deliveryman, letter carrier, mail carrier, mailman

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