courrier

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French

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ku.ʁje/
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

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courrier m (plural courriers)

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

Derived terms

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Descendants

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

Further reading

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Anagrams

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Norman

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Etymology

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Compare French courrier, Medieval Latin currerius.

Noun

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courrier m (plural courriers)

  1. (Jersey) mail