Category:News

News, n etym: [from new; cf. F. nounelles. News

1. A report of recent occurences; information of something that has Lately taken place, or of something before unknown; fresh tindings; Recent intelligence. Evil news rides post, while good news baits. Milton.

2. Something strange or newly happened. It is no news for the weak and poor to be a prey to the strong and Rich. L'estrange.

3. A bearer of news; a courier; a newspaper. [obs.] There cometh a news thither with his horse. Pepys.