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Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

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15 words match “COURIER”

COURIER n. 2 definitions
convey letters or dispatches, usually on public busuness. The wary Bassa . . . by speedy couriers, advertised Solyman of the enemy's purpose. Knolles.
AVANT-COURIER n.
A person dispatched before another person or company, to give notice of his or their approach.
VAN-COURIER n.
One sent in advance; an avant-courier; a precursor.
VANT-COURIER n.
An avant-courier. See Van-courier. [Obs.] Holland.
VAUNT-COURIER n.
See Van-courier. [Obs.] Shak.
CURSITOR n.
A courier or runner. [Obs.] "Cursitors to and fro." Holland.
ESTAFET; ESTAFETTE n.
A courier who conveys messages to another courier; a military courier sent from one part of an army to another.
EXPRESS n.
A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or system for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or parcels; also, a railway train for transporting passengers or goods with speed and punctuality.
KAVASS n.
An armed constable; also, a government servant or courier. [Turkey]
NEWS n.
A bearer of news; a courier; a newspaper. [Obs.] There cometh a news thither with his horse. Pepys.
POSTBOY n.
One who rides post horses; a position; a courier.
POSTER n.
One who posts, or travels expeditiously; a courier. "Posters of the sea and land." Shak.
POSTHASTE n.
Haste or speed in traveling, like that of a post or courier. Shak.
POSTMAN n.
A post or courier; a letter carrier.
SIGHTLESS a.
That can not be seen; invisible. [Obs.] The sightless couriers of the air. Shak.