gui·don
| \ ˈgī-ˌdän
, -dᵊn \
, -dᵊn \
Definition of guidon
1
: a small flag
especially
: one borne by a military unit as a unit marker
2
: one who carries a guidon
Synonyms for guidon
Synonyms
- banderole
- (or banderol),
- banner,
- colors,
- ensign,
- flag,
- jack,
- pendant
- (also pendent)
- [chiefly British],
- pennant,
- pennon,
- standard,
- streamer
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“Guidon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guidon. Accessed 18 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of guidon was in 1530
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