† couranˈteerObs. [f. courant n.2 + -eer1.] A newspaper writer, journalist. 1733Revolution Polit. vii. 11 The Haerlem and Amsterdam Couranteers should make a dismal Story of it.1734–5in The Bookworm (1889) 86, I solemnly protest to you (in the words of an honourable couranteer).