colorbearer
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colorbearer — n. one who carries the colors or banners … English contemporary dictionary
colorbearer — col•or•bear•er [[t]ˈkʌl ərˌbɛər ər[/t]] n. a person who carries the colors or standard, esp. of a military body Compare guidon 2) • Etymology: 1890–95 … From formal English to slang
colorbearer — /kul euhr bair euhr/, n. a person who carries the colors or standard, esp. of a military body. Cf. guidon (def. 2). [1890 95; COLOR + BEARER] … Useful english dictionary
guidon — /guyd n/, n. Mil. 1. a small flag or streamer carried as a guide, for marking or signaling, or for identification. 2. the soldier carrying it. Cf. colorbearer. [1540 50; < MF < It guidone, equiv. to guid(are) to GUIDE + one n. suffix] * * * … Universalium
stand|ard-bear|er — stand|ard|bear|er or stand|ard bear|er «STAN duhrd BAIR uhr», noun. 1. an officer or soldier who carries a flag or standard; colorbearer. 2. a person who carries a banner in a procession. 3. Figurative. a conspicuous leader, as of a movement,… … Useful english dictionary
stand|ard|bear|er — or stand|ard bear|er «STAN duhrd BAIR uhr», noun. 1. an officer or soldier who carries a flag or standard; colorbearer. 2. a person who carries a banner in a procession. 3. Figurative. a conspicuous leader, as of a movement, political party, or… … Useful english dictionary
