guidon (v. t.) A small flag or streamer, as that carried by cavalry,
which is broad at one end and nearly pointed at the other, or that used
to direct the movements of a body of infantry, or to make signals at
sea; also, the flag of a guild or fraternity. In the United States
service, each company of cavalry has a guidon.
guidon (v. t.) One who carries a flag.
guidon (v. t.) One of a community established at Rome, by Charlemagne,
to guide pilgrims to the Holy Land.
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book⛵
guidon The swallow-tailed silk flag in use by dragoon regiments, instead of a standard. Also, the sergeant bearing the same.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer💥
guidon A small flag or streamer, as that carried by cavalry, which is
broad at one end, nearly pointed at the other, and usually of silk; or
that used to direct the movements of infantry, or to make signals at
sea. In the U. S. service, each company of cavalry has a guidon.
guidon One who carries a flag. Also, one of a community of guides
established at Rome by Charlemagne to accompany pilgrims to the Holy
Land.
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