Definition of mess

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Mess (n.) A set of four; -- from the old practice of dividing companies into sets of four at dinner.

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Carrier :: Carrier (n.) One who, or that which, carries or conveys; a messenger..
Berth :: Berth (n.) A room in which a number of the officers or ship's company mess and reside.
Kirmess :: Kirmess (n.) In Europe, particularly in Belgium and Holland, and outdoor festival and fair; in the United States, generally an indoor entertainment and fair combined..
Message :: Message (v. t.) To bear as a message.
Herald :: Herald (n.) Any messenger.
Flash :: Flash (v. t.) To convey as by a flash; to light up, as by a sudden flame or light; as, to flash a message along the wires; to flash conviction on the mind..
Message :: Message (n.) Any notice, word, or communication, written or verbal, sent from one person to another..
Messenger :: Messenger (n.) One who, or that which, foreshows, or foretells..
Nippers :: Nippers (n. pl.) A number of rope-yarns wound together, used to secure a cable to the messenger..
Express :: Express (a.) Intended for a particular purpose; relating to an express; sent on a particular errand; dispatched with special speed; as, an express messenger or train. Also used adverbially..
Muss :: Muss (n.) A state of confusion or disorder; -- prob. variant of mess, but influenced by muss, a scramble..
Guacho :: Guacho (n.) An Indian who serves as a messenger.
Hurkaru :: Hurkaru (n.) In India, a running footman; a messenger..
Embassage :: Embassage (n.) Message; errand.
Repeater :: Repeater (n.) An instrument for resending a telegraphic message automatically at an intermediate point.
Electro-telegraphy :: Electro-telegraphy (n.) The art or science of constructing or using the electric telegraph; the transmission of messages by means of the electric telegraph.
Porter :: Porter (n.) A man who has charge of a door or gate; a doorkeeper; one who waits at the door to receive messages.
Embassy :: Embassy (n.) The public function of an ambassador; the charge or business intrusted to an ambassador or to envoys; a public message to; foreign court concerning state affairs; hence, any solemn message..
Errand :: Errand (n.) A special business intrusted to a messenger; something to be told or done by one sent somewhere for the purpose; often, a verbal message; a commission; as, the servant was sent on an errand; to do an errand. Also, one's purpose in going anywhere..
Receive :: Receive (v. t.) To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, or the like; to accept; as, to receive money offered in payment of a debt; to receive a gift, a message, or a letter..
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