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1placard

noun plac·ard \ˈpla-kərd, -ˌkärd\

: a large notice or sign put up in a public place or carried by people

Full Definition of PLACARD

1
:  a notice posted in a public place :  poster
2
:  a small card or metal plaque
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Origin of PLACARD

Middle English placquart formal document, from Middle French placard, from plaquer to make adhere, plate — more at plaque
First Known Use: 1560

2placard

verb plac·ard \-ˌkärd, -kərd\

Definition of PLACARD

transitive verb
1
a :  to cover with or as if with posters
b :  to post in a public place
2
:  to announce by or as if by posting

First Known Use of PLACARD

1813
PLACARD Defined for Kids

placard

noun plac·ard \ˈpla-kərd, -ˌkärd\

Definition of PLACARD for Kids

:  a large notice or poster for announcing or advertising something

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