Definition of guidons Guidons

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What does guidons mean?

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  • guidons (Noun)
    Plural of guidon.

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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • 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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