Synonyms for courier
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kur-ee-er, koo r- |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɜr i ər, ˈkʊər- |
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Définition of courier
Origin :- mid-14c., from Anglo-French courrier, from Old French coreor, ultimately an agent noun from Latin currere "to run" (see current (adj.)).
- noun messenger
- The Courier, with agitation in his voice, announced 'Miss Mairdale!'
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- The Courier in the rumble was not altogether comfortable in his mind.
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- It was therefore necessary to dispatch a courier to Mexico, and to wait his return.
- Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz
- This will be confirmed by your official attendant, who will be an Envoy's Courier.
- Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
- Maids, courier, and heavier luggage had been sent on earlier by the branch-line.
- Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
- It remains to be known if this courier can arrive in time on the 26th.
- Extract from : « The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX » by Various
- The Kaid el habs was bringing a courier, who carried an order for Israel's release.
- Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine
- Then bidding the servant see to the courier's refreshment, he dismissed them both.
- Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini
- I am a courier riding to Parma, whom Madonna charged with that message to you in passing.
- Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini
- A courier has arrived from Naples, from Friar Robert, with instant messages.
- Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
Antonyms for courier
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