First Known Use: before 12th century
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errand
noun er·rand \ˈer-ənd, ˈe-rənd\
: a short journey that you take to do or get something
Full Definition of ERRAND
2
a : a short trip taken to attend to some business often for another <was on an errand for his mother> b : the object or purpose of such a trip
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Origin of ERRAND
Middle English erend message, business, from Old English ǣrend; akin to Old High German ārunti message
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ERRAND Defined for Kids
errand
noun er·rand \ˈer-ənd\
Definition of ERRAND for Kids
1
: a short trip made to do or get something
2
: the purpose of a short trip <My errand was to get milk.>
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