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guide word

noun

Definition of guide word

: either of the terms at the head of a page of an alphabetical reference work (such as a dictionary) indicating the alphabetically first and last words on the page

Examples of guide word in a Sentence

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 The Standing Rock movement’s guiding words, Mni Wiconi (water is life) meant more than clean water advocacy. — Natasha Lennard, Esquire, "Still Fighting at Standing Rock," 19 Sep. 2017

First Known Use of guide word

circa 1928, in the meaning defined above

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guide word

noun

English Language Learners Definition of guide word

: either one of the words that are at the top of a page in a dictionary or similar book and that show the first and last words on the page

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guide word

noun

Kids Definition of guide word

: either of the terms at the head of a page of an alphabetical reference work (as a dictionary) usually showing the first and last entries on the page

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