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      courier
      noun
      A person who delivers messages.
      A company that delivers messages.
      A company that transports goods.
      A person who looks after and guides tourists.
      (Internet) A user who earns access to a topsite by uploading warez.
      (uncountable, typography) A monospace font that resembles the characters produced by a typewriter.
      (countable) A surname originating as an occupation.
      verb
      (transitive) To deliver by courier.
      Roots
      currocour- · Latin · run
      Synonyms for courier
      messengernestafettepostrideradjemissarynexpressvcarriernenvoyn
      Words related to courier
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