NEWS

n.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

A report of recent occurences; information of something that has lately taken place, or of something before unknown; fresh tindings; recent intelligence. Evil news rides post, while good news baits. Milton.

2.
n.

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.
n.

A bearer of news; a courier; a newspaper. [Obs.] There cometh a news thither with his horse. Pepys.


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