Guidon

//ˈɡaɪdn̩// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

Synonyms

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bannerbanneretbuntingcolorsensignflag

Etymology

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

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