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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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town crier
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Official appointed in a medieval town to shout proclamations in the street; the custom survives today in various ceremonial contexts. A town crier traditionally begins his announcement with the words Oyez! Oyez!, Norman French for 'Hear ye! Hear ye!'
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