van-courier
nounEtymology From French avant-courrier. See avant, van of an army, and courier, and compare avant-courier, vaunt-courier.
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Archaic Someone sent in advance; an avant-courier, precursor, or scout.
noun — 3 senses
Alternative Alternative form of van-courier
A courier who transports goods by van.
Etymology From French avant-courrier. See avant, van of an army, and courier, and compare avant-courier, vaunt-courier.
Archaic Someone sent in advance; an avant-courier, precursor, or scout.
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