message

message
noun
1》 a verbal, written, recorded, or electronic communication.
2》 a significant point or theme of a film, speech, etc.
    ↘a divinely inspired communication.
3》 Scottish & Irish an errand.
    ↘(messages) things bought; shopping.
verb send a message to, especially by email.
Phrases
get the message informal understand what is meant.
Origin
ME: from OFr., based on L. missus, past participle of mittere 'send'.

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  • Message — Mes sage, n. [OE., fr. OF. message, fr. LL. missaticus. See 1st {Message}.] A messenger. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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