HARBINGER

harbinger. Harbinger, n. a forerunner, messenger, officer

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Har″bin‐ger (–bĭn‐jẽr), n. [[OE. herbergeour, OF. herbergeor one who provides lodging, fr. herbergier to provide lodging, F. héberger, OF. herberge lodging, inn, F. auberge; of German origin. See Harbor.]] 1. 1. One who provides lodgings; especially, the officer of the English royal household who formerly preceded the court when traveling, to provide and prepare lodgings. Fuller.
2. 2. A forerunner; a precursor; a messenger.
I knew by these harbingers who were coming. Landor.