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Definitions for Emissary
[1] a representative sent on a mission or errand: emissaries to negotiate a peace.
[2] an agent sent on a mission of a secret nature, as a spy.
[3] Anatomy . sending or coming out, as certain veins that pass through the skull and connect the venous sinuses inside with the veins outside.
[4] pertaining to an emissary.
[5] Archaic . sent forth, as on a mission.
[6] an agent or messenger sent on a mission, esp one who represents a government or head of state (as modifier ) an emissary delegation
[7] an agent sent on a secret mission, as a spy
[8] (of veins) draining blood from sinuses in the dura mater to veins outside the skull
Words related to Emissary
messenger, go-between, envoy, intermediary, spy, bearer, courier, ambassador, rep, agent, herald, scout, representative, carrier, front, legate, consul, delegate, internuncio
Words nearby Emissary
eminescu, emiocytosis, emir, emirate, emiscan, emissary, emissary vein, emission, emission nebula, emission spectrum, emissive
Origin of Emissary
1595–1605; < Latin ēmissārius one sent out, equivalent to ēmiss- (see emission) + -ārius -ary
Word origin for Emissary
C17: from Latin ēmissārius emissary, spy, from ēmittere to send out; see emit
Synonyms for Emissary
envoy, go-between, intermediary, messenger, agent, ambassador, bearer, carrier, consul, courier, delegate, front, herald, internuncio, legate, rep, representative, scout, spy, hired gun