English Explanatory Dictionary

raven-messenger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A messenger or news-bringer who takes too long to arrive.

Word forms

raven-messenger raven-messengers

Etymology

From raven + messenger. From the Biblical story of Noah, who released a raven after a flood to see if it had receded, but the bird did not return in a timely fashion.

Synonyms

corbie-messenger
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