emissary

noundeputy

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Synonyms for emissary

noun deputy

More words related to emissary

agent

noun. person representing an organization or person in business

agents

noun. person representing an organization or person in business

ambassador

noun. representative to a foreign country

bearer

noun. person who carries messages or deliveries

consul

noun. representative

courier

noun. messenger

delegate

noun. representative, often governmental

delegates

noun. representative, often governmental

diplomat

noun. politician, consul

Word Origin & History

1620s, from French émissaire (17c.) or directly from Latin emissarius, literally "that is sent out," from emissus, past participle of emittere "send forth" (see emit).

Example Sentences for emissary

Or—harking back to her original theory—that he was an emissary from Scotland Yard?

I am no more than the emissary of Her Majesty—it is to her that your thanks are due.

Fearlessly this emissary of love penetrates the realms of despair.

Could he be an emissary from some one whom the old forger had reason to evade?

The emissary and compadre of Hernandez spurred his horse close up.

I give you my word of honor, sir, that I am ignorant of the arrival of this French emissary.

Here was a spy from "the crowd," an emissary of "the modern."

The Nipe had to be treated as an emissary from his home world—wherever that may be.

Joe Two-Hawk had come as a sort of emissary from the Brulés.

He sent an emissary to request a conference with a representative of the fruit company.

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