town crier

US /ˈtaʊn ˌkraɪ.ər/
UK /ˈtaʊn ˌkraɪ.ər/
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an official of a town or village who makes public announcements in the streets

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The town crier announced the king's decree.
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In ancient times, the town crier was an important source of news.
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heraldannouncerproclaimer
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towntown halltown housego to townbe the talk of the town(out) on the townpaint the town red