courrier

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French

Etymology

From Middle French corier, a borrowing of Italian corriere. Compare Medieval Latin currerius.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ku.ʁje/
  • (file)

Noun

courrier m (plural courriers)

  1. (archaic) messenger, courier
  2. mail
    Synonym: poste

Derived terms

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Descendants

  • Danish: kurer
  • Polish: kurier
  • Turkish: kurye

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Norman

Etymology

Compare French courrier, Medieval Latin currerius.

Noun

courrier m (plural courriers)

  1. (Jersey) mail