to have someone send (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (via someone else); to leave (a message) with someone; (arch.) to use as an excuse; (arch.) to make a pretext of
to be asked to give someone (a message, parcel, etc.); to be asked to tell someone (that); to be entrusted with
(verbal) message; sending word; (arch.) excuse; (arch.) pretext