town crier

• Исторический термин для человека, нанятого городом для публичных объявлений на улицах или рыночной площади, обычно звонящего в колокол, чтобы привлечь внимание. Сейчас используется в переносном смысле для описания человека, который громко провозглашает новости или мнения.

A historical term for a person employed by a town to make public announcements in the streets or marketplace, typically ringing a bell to attract attention. Now used figuratively to describe someone who loudly proclaims news or opinions.

1. Historical public announcerB2formal

   A person employed by a town to make public announcements in the streets, especially before the era of mass media.

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   • The town crier rang his bell and shouted, 'Hear ye, hear ye!'
   • In medieval times, the town crier was an important source of news.
   • The town crier announced the king's decree in the market square.