raven-messenger
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From raven + messenger. From the Biblical story of Noah, who released a raven after a flood to see if it had receded, but the bird did not return in a timely fashion.
Noun[edit]
raven-messenger (plural raven-messengers)
- A messenger or news-bringer who takes too long to arrive.
- Synonym: corbie-messenger