English Explanatory Dictionary

guidon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

gīʹdən gīʹdŏn /ˈɡaɪdn̩/ /ˈɡaɪdɑn/ /ˈɡaɪdɒn/

Word forms

guidon guidons

Etymology

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

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