n.
- a verbal, written, recorded, or electronic communication.
- a significant point or theme of a film, speech, etc.
▸a divinely inspired communication.
- Scottish & Irish an errand.
▸
(messages)
things bought; shopping.
v.
send a message to, especially by email.
Phrase
- get the message
informal understand what is meant.
Etymology
ME: from OFr., based on L. missus, past part. of mittere ‘send’.