town crier
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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(formerly) an official who made public announcements
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