"raven-messenger" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: raven-messengers [plural]
Etymology: From raven + messenger. From the Biblical story of Noah, who released a raven after a flood to see if it had receded, but the bird did not return in a timely fashion. Etymology templates: {{af|en|raven|messenger}} raven + messenger Head templates: {{en-noun}} raven-messenger (plural raven-messengers)
  1. A messenger or news-bringer who takes too long to arrive. Wikipedia link: Noah Synonyms: corbie-messenger
    Sense id: en-raven-messenger-en-noun-xHzFcZOk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Bible

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