First Known Use: 14th century
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messenger
noun mes·sen·ger \ˈme-sən-jər\
: someone who delivers a message or does other small jobs that involve going somewhere
Full Definition of MESSENGER
1
: one who bears a message or does an errand: as a archaic : forerunner, herald b : a dispatch bearer in government or military service c : an employee who carries messages
2
: a light line used in hauling a heavier line (as between ships)
3
: a substance (as a hormone) that mediates a biological effect
4
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Origin of MESSENGER
Middle English messangere, from Anglo-French messager, messanger, from message
Related to MESSENGER
- Synonyms
- courier, express [British], go-between, page, runner
MESSENGER Defined for Kids
messenger
noun mes·sen·ger \ˈme-sən-jər\
Definition of MESSENGER for Kids
: a person who carries a message or does an errand
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messenger
noun mes·sen·ger \ˈmes-ən-jər\
Medical Definition of MESSENGER
1
: a substance (as a hormone) that mediates a biological effect—see first messenger, second messenger
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