| Harbinger | n. [ OE. herbergeour, OF. herbergeor one who provides lodging, fr. herbergier to provide lodging, F. héberger, OF. herberge lodging, inn, F. auberge; of German origin. See Harbor. ] 1. One who provides lodgings; especially, the officer of the English royal household who formerly preceded the court when traveling, to provide and prepare lodgings. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. A forerunner; a precursor; a messenger. [ 1913 Webster ] I knew by these harbingers who were coming. Landor. [ 1913 Webster ] |