errand

English

/ˈɛɹənd/

noun
Definitions
  • A journey undertaken to accomplish some task.
  • The purpose of such a journey.
  • An oral message trusted to a person for delivery.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English erande inherited from Old English ǣrende (message) inherited from *ārundī (message, errand).

Origin

*ārundī

Gloss

message, errand

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

信

Emoji
✉️ 📧 📱 📲

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