FORERUNNER
NOUNS – PERSON
► HARBINGER one that goes before and announces the approach of someone; a forerunner → a1550
► HERALD a person who precedes and announces the approach of another; a forerunner; a precursor → 1597
► VAUNT-COURIER one who goes or is sent out in advance in order to prepare the way or to announce the approach of another; a forerunner; a harbinger, a messenger → 1561
Lexicophilia 