Nŭn'ci-o, n.
(nŭn'shĭ-ō, 95), n. [It. nunzio, Sp. nuncio, Fr. nonce, from Lat. nuncius, nuntius, messenger, properly one who brings news, from novus, new, nova, new things, novelties, and ciere or cire, to make to go, to put in motion. Cf. supra.]
Sense 1. A messenger; one who brings intelligence.
Sense 2. An embassador from the pope to an emperor or king.