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Definition of: harbinger
(här′bin·jər) noun
1. One who or that which foreruns and announces the coming of something.
2. Formerly, a courier who rode in advance of a party to arrange for their lodging and entertainment. See synonyms under HERALD.
—v.t. To act as a harbinger to; presage. [<OF herbergeor provider of shelter <herberge shelter <Gmc.]
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