Meaning Of The Word Town crier

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town crier
countable noun: In former times, a town crier was a man whose job was to walk through the streets of a town shouting out news and official announcements.

town crier in American English
a person who formerly cried public announcements through the streets of a village or town
noun: a person employed by a town to make public announcements or proclamations, usually by shouting in the streets

town crier in British English
noun: (formerly) a person employed by a town to make public announcements in the streets

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