her·ald

her·ald〔〕 n.
1 왕[공식]의 사자(使者)(messenger);군사(軍使), 전령
2 포고자(布告者), 보도자, 통보관
3 [Herald] …지(紙), …신문
   The New York Herald 뉴욕 헤럴드지
4 선구(자), 전구(forerunner), 예고
5 문장관(紋章官)
━ vt.
1 고지[포고]하다, 보도하다;예고하다
2 <사물·일이> …의 도래를 알리다, …의 예고를 하다
herald·ist n. 문장학자[연구가]
▷ herldic a.

 

herald  /herld/   (heralds, heralding, heralded)
 
1. VERB
Something that heralds a future event or situation is a sign that it is going to happen or appear.[ FORMAL ]
    the sultry evening that heralded the end of the baking hot summer.

2. N-COUNT : N of n
Something that is a herald of a future event or situation is a sign that it is going to happen or appear.[ FORMAL ]
    I welcome the report as a herald of more freedom, not less.

3. VERB : usu passive
If an important event or action is heralded by people, announcements are made about it so that it is publicly known and expected.[ FORMAL ]
    Janet Jackson's new album has been heralded by a massive media campaign.
    Tonight's clash between Real Madrid and Arsenal is being heralded as the match of the season.

4. N-COUNT
In former times, a herald was a person who delivered and announced important messages.