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herald
/ˈhɛɹəld/
noun
A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
"The herald blew his trumpet and shouted that the King was dead."
A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.
"Daffodils are heralds of Spring."
An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms.
"Rouge Dragon is a herald at the College of Arms."
verb
To proclaim or announce an event.
"Daffodils herald the Spring."
(usually passive) To greet something with excitement; to hail.
"The film was heralded by critics."
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