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bywords

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Main Entry:
by·word Listen to the pronunciation of byword
Pronunciation:
\-ˌwərd\
Function:
noun
Date:
before 12th century
1: a proverbial saying : proverb2 a: one that personifies a type b: one that is noteworthy or notorious3: epithet4: a frequently used word or phrase
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