guidon

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English

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Etymology

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From French guidon, from Italian guidone. Equivalent of guide +‎ on.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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guidon (plural guidons)

  1. A small pennant or banner carried by infantry soldiers to direct troop movement.
  2. A soldier assigned to carry such a banner.

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French

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Etymology

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From guider +‎ -on.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡi.dɔ̃/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔ̃

Noun

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guidon m (plural guidons)

  1. handlebar (bar used to steer a bicycle, motorbike, or similar vehicles using the hands)
    Coordinate terms: volant, barre
  2. guidon (pennant, banner)
  3. sight (aiming aid at the end of a gun barrel)

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