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(gī′dən, gī′dän′)

noun

Historical a small flag or pennant carried by the guide of mounted cavalry
the identification flag of a military unit or the soldier carrying it

Origin: Fr < It guidone < guidare < guida: see guide

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noun

A small flag or pennant carried as a standard by a military unit.
A soldier bearing such a flag or pennant.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Old Italian guidone

Origin: , from guidare, to guide

Origin: , from Old Provençal guidar; see guide

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