All 3 Uses of
herald
in
The Aeneid
- Ev'n now the herald of the gods appear'd: Waking I saw him, and his message heard.†
Book 4 *
- The herald summons all, and then proclaims Cloanthus conqu'ror of the naval games.†
Book 5
- Then turning to the herald, thus pursues: "Go, greet the Trojan with ungrateful news; Denounce from me, that, when to-morrow's light Shall gild the heav'ns, he need not urge the fight; The Trojan and Rutulian troops no more Shall dye, with mutual blood, the Latian shore: Our single swords the quarrel shall decide, And to the victor be the beauteous bride."†
Book 12
Definition:
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(herald as in: heralds the coming of...) a sign that something will happen -- especially something important and good
or:
announce or welcome -- especially with enthusiasm