Definition of vancourier
:a scout or herald sent in advance :forerunner, precursor
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vancourier
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van·courier
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(ˈ)van + pronunciation at courier
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Origin and Etymology of vancourier
modification (influenced by courier) of Middle French avant-coureur, from avant- fore- + coureur runner, from Old French courre to run + -eur -or
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