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Webster 1913 Edition
Bulletin
Bul′le-tin
,Noun.
[F.
bulletin
, fr. It. bullettino
, dim. of bulletta
, dim. of bulla
, bolla
, an edict of the pope, from L. bulla
bubble. See Bull
an edict.] 1.
A brief statement of facts respecting some passing event, as military operations or the health of some distinguished personage, issued by authority for the information of the public.
2.
Any public notice or announcement, especially of news recently received.
3.
A periodical publication, especially one containing the proceeding of a society.
bulletin board
, a board on which announcements are put, particularly at newsrooms, newspaper offices, etc.
Webster 1828 Edition
Bulletin
BULL'ETIN
,Noun.
1.
An official report from an officer to his commander or superior.2.
An official report of a physician respecting the king's health.3.
A little note given by a banking company.4.
It is sometimes used for a notice,or public announcement; as a bibliographical bulletin.