n. [ F., fr. avant before + courrier. See Avaunt, and Courier. ] A person dispatched before another person or company, to give notice of his or their approach. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. courrier, fr. courre, courir, to run, L. currere. See Course, Current. ]
The wary Bassa . . . by speedy couriers, advertised Solyman of the enemy's purpose. Knolles. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. avant-courrier. See Avant, Van of an army, and Courier, and cf. Avant-courier, Vaunt-courier. ] One sent in advance; an avant-courier; a precursor. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. An avant-courier. See Van-courier. [ Obs. ] Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. See Van-courier. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]