Talk:Harbinger

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This article is in serious need of addressing the true origin of the term. "Harbinger" comes from the Middle English herbengar and describes troops of an army on the march who are sent ahead to friendly or allied settlements to secure food and lodging on stops during the march. It is for this precise reason why the word "harbinger" has become known as a foretelling sign, since these advance troops are a warning for the villagers of the approaching army. The current article addresses only the connotation derived from the word and completely ignores its literal origin.

aah, this was exactly what I was looking for :) -MarSch 14:41, 5 April 2006 (UTC)
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