oral message; word passed along
Refers to a message conveyed through a third party, often orally. Can also imply hearsay or rumor in certain contexts. Slightly literary or old-fashioned; in casual speech 伝言 (でんごん) is more common.
I was asked to pass on a message from my mother.
The story spread through word of mouth from him.
I asked a friend to pass along a message to the teacher.
Before he went out, he left word for his wife.
There's a message for you from the department head.