guidon

noun gui·don \ˈgī-ˌdän, -d^ən\

Definition of GUIDON

: a small flag; especially : one borne by a military unit as a unit marker

: one who carries a guidon

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Middle French, from guide

First Known Use: 1530

Synonyms: banderole (or banderol), banner, colors, ensign, flag, jack, pendant (also pendent) [chiefly British], pennant, pennon, standard, streamer

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