town crier

Thân thiện

The town crier rings his bell to gather the villagers.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A historical public announcer: A person, historically employed by a town or community, whose duty was to make official announcements publicly by shouting them in the streets or public squares.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The town crier rang his bell to gather a crowd before reading the new proclamation.
  • Before newspapers were common, people relied on the town crier for important news.

Advanced Usage

• "To have a voice like a town crier": An idiom describing someone who speaks very loudly and clearly, often without intending to keep a secret.
  • Don't tell him anything confidential; he has a voice like a town crier.

Variants and Related Words

• Crier (noun): A person who cries or shouts out announcements. "Town crier" is a specific type of crier.
• Bellman (noun): Another historical term for a town crier, referring to the bell they carried.

Synonyms

• Herald: An official messenger bringing news or proclamations.
• Announcer: A person who announces something, especially in a public context.

Related Idioms

• "Don't shoot the messenger": This modern idiom relates to the concept of a town crier, advising not to blame the person who delivers bad news, as they are merely doing their job.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (formerly) an official who made public announcements

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