He was sent out on an urgent errand.
We were there on an errand of mercy to help provide medical care for the refugees.
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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: a short journey that you take to do or get something
See words that rhyme with errand Spanish Central: Translation of errand Nglish: Translation of errand for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of errand for Arabic speakers
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