News (n&uamc;z),
n [From New; cf. F. nounelles. News is plural in form, but is commonly used with a singular verb.]
1. A
report of recent occurrences; information of something that has lately taken place, or of something before unknown; fresh tidings; 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.
Hear it pronounced