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Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

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4 words match “EMISSARY”

EMISSARY n. 3 definitions
An agent employed to advance, in a covert manner, the interests of his employers; one sent out by any power that is at war with another, to create dissatisfaction among the people of the latter. Buzzing emissaries fill the ears Of listening crowds with jealousies and fears. Dryden.
EMISSARYSHIP n.
The office of an emissary.
EMISSORY a.
Same as Emissary, a., 2.
HABITAN n.
Same as Habitant, 2. General met an emissary . . . sent . . . to ascertain the feelings of the habitans or French yeomanry. W. Irwing.