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. He was invested with a sacred and inviolable character.
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. In modern times, some vestiges of this office remain, especially in England. See Heralds' College (below), and King-at-Arms.
A proclaimer; one who, or that which, publishes or announces; as, the herald of another's fame.
To introduce, or give tidings of, as by a herald; to proclaim; to announce; to foretell; to usher in.
A Herald, who is responsible for the submission and choice of a Coat-of-Arms. The herald will also be called upon to make announcements at court.
Two different kinds: A person with a (hopefully) loud voice who makes announcements. A person with knowledge of heraldry who can help you choose an appropriate name and device.
This office is two-fold, and not everyone does both. An officer responsible for helping members develop and register devices and names. A person in charge of making announcements and calling people into court.
The officer in charge of registering names and devices for the members
(formal) a person who announces important news; "the chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a trumpet"
Officer who makes announcements at events and/or helps people design and register SCA names and heraldic devices. Stierbach Officers
Ok. Unique amongst Oxbridge colleges we have a Herald, generally a Trumpeter or Bugler (occassionally a bagpiper) who heralds the beginning of the Keynote speeches at MCR Banquets.
The King's voice. Shown by a green tabard with crossed yellow trumpets.
Officer who makes announcements at events and/or helps people design and register SCA names and heraldic devices. The Atlantian College of Heralds
Generic term for the officers in charge of the development and registration of names and devices, and for making announcements at Court and events.
Originally a messenger sent by a king or nobleman to give a message or a proclamation.
A herald, or, more correctly, a herald of arms, is an officer of arms, ranking between pursuivant and king of arms. The title is often applied erroneously to all officers of arms. Heralds were originally messengers sent by monarchs or noblemen to convey messages or proclamations.