guidon
pronunciation
How to pronounce guidon in British English:
UK ['gaɪdən]
How to pronounce guidon in American English:
US ['gaɪdən]
Word Origin
- guidon (n.)
- "small flag," originally one borne by a military unit to direct movements, 1540s, from Middle French guidon (16c.), from Italian guidone "battle standard," from guidare "to direct, guide," from Old Provençal guidar "to guide," from Proto-Germanic *witanan "to look after, guard" (see guide (v.)).