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The definition of an errand is something you have to do or a short trip that usually just takes a little time.

(noun)

An example of an errand is going to the dry cleaners.
An example of an errand is grocery shopping.

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noun

a trip to carry a message or do a definite thing, often esp. for someone else
the thing to be done on such a trip; purpose or object for which one goes or is sent

Origin: ME erende < OE ærende, message, mission, news, lit., that delivered by messenger < base of ar, messenger; akin to OS ārundi, OHG ārunti

See errand in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. A short trip taken to perform a specified task, usually for another.
b. The purpose or object of such a trip: Your errand was to mail the letter.
Archaic
a. A mission; an embassy.
b. An oral message that has been entrusted to one.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English erand

Origin: , from Old English ǣrend

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