NEWS

news. News, n. fresh accounts of transactions

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News (nūz), n [[From New; cf. F. nounelles. News is plural in form, but is commonly used with a singular verb.]] 1. 1. A report of recent occurrences; information of something that has lately taken place, or of something before unknown; fresh tidings; recent intelligence.
Evil news rides post, while good news baits. Milton. 2. 2. Something strange or newly happened.
It is no news for the weak and poor to be a prey to the strong and rich. L'Estrange. 3. 3. A bearer of news; a courier; a newspaper.
There cometh a news thither with his horse. Pepys.