Hailers

/ˈheɪlərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of hailer; multiple people who greet or acclaim, or multiple devices used for broadcasting messages.

Etymology

Simple plural of hailer, formed by adding -s to indicate more than one person or device engaged in hailing.

Kelly Says

In crowded ports and military camps, multiple hailers coordinating messages created the ancient equivalent of a communication network, passing information across space before electricity existed.

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