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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Yet between travel, laundry, errands, kids’ games and headlines that spark concern, the day can potentially feel less like a recharge and more like another kind of work.—Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 This mini tennis dress features a square neckline and subtle front slit for style points, but reviewers attest the soft, flattering fabric is just as good for a workout dress that’s comfortable for both tennis and lounging or running errands.—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 27 June 2025 Maggie Slepian has cycled thousands of miles on bikepacking trips as well as running errands on her bike in town.—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2025 These seven-inch yoga shorts sit mid-thigh and are an excellent option for yoga classes or running errands.—Nora Colomer
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English erend message, business, from Old English ǣrend; akin to Old High German ārunti message
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a
Time Traveler
The first known use of errand was
before the 12th century
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