raven-messenger

English

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.

Noun

raven-messenger (plural raven-messengers)

  1. A messenger or news-bringer who takes too long to arrive.
    Synonym: corbie-messenger
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