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| \ˈgīd\ | | \ˈgīd\ |
| ==Etymology== | | ==Etymology== |
− | Middle English gide, guide, from Anglo-French, from Old Occitan guida, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English wītan to look after, witan to know | + | Middle [[English]] gide, guide, from Anglo-French, from Old Occitan guida, of Germanic [[origin]]; akin to Old English wītan to look after, witan to know |
| *Date: 14th century | | *Date: 14th century |
| ==Definitions== | | ==Definitions== |
| *1 a : one that leads or directs another's way | | *1 a : one that leads or directs another's way |
− | :b : a person who exhibits and explains points of interest | + | :b : a [[person]] who exhibits and explains points of interest |
− | :c : something that provides a person with guiding information | + | :c : something that provides a person with guiding [[information]] |
− | :d : signpost 1 e : a person who directs another's conduct or course of life | + | :d : signpost 1 |
− | *2 a : a device for steadying or directing the motion of something | + | :e : a person who directs another's conduct or course of life |
− | :b : a ring or loop for holding the line of a fishing rod in position | + | *2 a : a device for steadying or directing the [[motion]] of something |
− | :c : a sheet or a card with projecting tab for labeling inserted in a card index to facilitate reference | + | :b : a ring or loop for holding the line of a fishing rod in [[position]] |
− | *3 : a member of a unit on whom the movements or alignments of a military command are regulated —used especially in commands <guide right> | + | :c : a sheet or a card with projecting tab for labeling inserted in a card index to facilitate [[reference]] |
| + | *3 : a [[member]] of a unit on whom the [[movement]]s or alignments of a military command are regulated —used especially in commands <guide right> |
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| [[Category: General Reference]] | | [[Category: General Reference]] |