bode

Definitions of bode
  1. noun
    something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
    synonyms: boodschapper, gezant, heraut, prefiguratie, voorafschaduwing, voorbode, voorloper
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    type of:
    aanduiding, aanwijzing, indicatie, indicie, symptoom, vingerwijzing
    something that serves to indicate or suggest
  2. noun
    (formal) a person who announces important news
    synonyms: boodschapper, gezant, heraut
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    type of:
    aankondiger, koerier, reisboek, reisgids
    a person who carries a message
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