单词 | envoy |
释义 | Word Frequency envoy 1(ˈɛnvɔɪ) noun 1. Formal name: envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary a diplomat of the second class, ranking between an ambassador and a minister resident 2. an accredited messenger, agent, or representative Derived forms envoyship (ˈenvoyship) noun Word origin C17: from French envoyé, literally: sent, from envoyer to send, from Vulgar Latin inviāre (unattested) to send on a journey, from in-2 + via roadWord Frequency envoy 2 or envoi (ˈɛnvɔɪ) noun 1. a brief dedicatory or explanatory stanza concluding certain forms of poetry, notably ballades 2. a postscript in other forms of verse or prose Word origin C14: from Old French envoye, from envoyer to send; see envoy1 |
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