Added 3 October 2026
message
/ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/ noun
In Latin: nūntius, nūntium Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about message at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
We've just received an urgent message from the President.
- An errand.
- An errand to a shop, a shopping expedition; an item of shopping; groceries.
verb
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To send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.
Just message me for directions.
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To send (something) as a message; usually refers to electronic messaging.
She messaged me the information yesterday.
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To send a message or messages; to be capable of sending messages.
We've implemented a new messaging service.
Origin
From Middle English message, from Old French message, from Early Medieval Latin missāticum, derived from Latin mittere (“send”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *meyth₂- (“to exchange”). Partially displaced Old English ærende (whence errand).
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