{f} announce, proclaim; come before, precede; give a sign that something is going to take place, foreshadow; welcome a person with excitement; announce something with excitement
A herald (lowercase) is anyone who practices any of the arts of heraldry A Herald (uppercase) is a Kingdom or Society level herald, or someone who has been granted this title for their great contribution to the heraldic arts The title is often used with a descriptive appellation, indicating the specific office held As an example, Brigantia Herald is the East Kingdom Herald
An officer whose business was to denounce or proclaim war, to challenge to battle, to proclaim peace, and to bear messages from the commander of an army
Something that heralds a future event or situation is a sign that it is going to happen or appear. the sultry evening that heralded the end of the baking hot summer
In the Middle Ages, the officer charged with the above duties, and also with the care of genealogies, of the rights and privileges of noble families, and especially of armorial bearings
If an important event or action is heralded by people, announcements are made about it so that it is publicly known and expected. Janet Jackson's new album has been heralded by a massive media campaign Tonight's clash between Real Madrid and Arsenal is being heralded as the match of the season
An officer whose duties, among other things, consist of deciding on the proper badges or coat armor of the nobility; to grant, record and blazon arms; record genealogies, etc The three principal English heralds are called Kings-of-Arms (or king-at-arms) The principal herald of Scotland is called Lyon King-of-Arms; of Ireland, Ulster King-of-Arms The Lancaster herald is inspector of regimental colors
Something that is a herald of a future event or situation is a sign that it is going to happen or appear. I welcome the report as a herald of more freedom, not less
Generic term for the officers in charge of the development and registration of names and devices, and for making announcements at Court and elsewhere With a capital "H," designates one of the chief heraldic officers of a Kingdom or Principality, or a ranking member of the College of Arms Other heraldic titles include "Pursuivant" (the officer assigned to a local group), "Pursuivant At Large" (an experienced herald not currently assigned to a group), "Pursuivant Extraordinary" (a journeyman herald), and "Cornet" (a herald in training) You can recognize a herald on duty by the badge, an "x" formed by two straight trumpets in gold on a green background (See Officer )