Pronunciation : News
Part of Speech : n
Etymology : [From New; cf. F. nounelles. News
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913