gui·don (g  d n , gdn)n. 1. A small flag or pennant carried as a standard by a military unit. 2. A soldier bearing such a flag or pennant. [French, from Old French, from Old Italian guidone, from guidare, to guide, from Old Provençal guidar; see guide.] |
guidon [ˈgaɪdən]
n
1. (Military) a small pennant, used as a marker or standard, esp by cavalry regiments
2. (Military) the man or vehicle that carries this
[from French, from Old Provençal guidoo, from guida guide]
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