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plural heralds
A messenger, especially one bringing important news. examples
A harbinger, giving signs of things to come. examples
(heraldry) An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms. examples
(entomology) A moth of the species Scoliopteryx libatrix.
(advertising) A handbill consisting of an advertisement. quotations examples
New this season will be a 20-sheet poster depicting 21 K-M elephants parading to local Chevrolet agencies. Deal calls for use of the 20-sheet on poster panels where the auto agency has space allotment. Smaller versions of the same art also will be used.Circulation of Kelly-Miller heralds, which last season averaged between 5,000 and 6,000 copies per stand, will be in for one of the greatest boosts this year.
1951 February 24, Billboard, page 52
third-person singular simple present heralds, present participle heralding, simple past and past participle heralded
(transitive) To proclaim or announce an event. quotations examples
Our arrival at Worcester is heralded by the appearance of the city's cathedral tower, a solid square structure that's dominated the skyline since the 12th century.
2020 December 2, Paul Bigland, “My weirdest and wackiest Rover yet”, in Rail, page 67
(transitive, usually passive) To greet something with excitement; to hail. examples
Alternative form of hareld (“long-tailed duck”) examples