guidon

[ gahyd-n ]

noun

, Military.

1. a small flag or streamer carried as a guide, for marking or signaling, or for identification.
2. the soldier carrying it.

guidon

/ ˈɡaɪdən /

noun

1. a small pennant, used as a marker or standard, esp by cavalry regiments
2. the man or vehicle that carries this

Word History and Origins

Origin of guidon¹

1540–50; < Middle French < Italian guidone, equivalent to guid ( are ) to guide + -one noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of guidon¹

C16: from French, from Old Provençal guidoo, from guida guide

Example Sentences

Typing this now, I stare at a framed dusty unit guidon, the pennant that once flew over that isolated sandbagged base of ours and was gifted to me by my soldiers.

From Salon

Fighting has raged between two groups of the NDC-R since July 9 when a section loyal to deputy leader Gilbert Bwira Shuo attempted to oust their leader Shimiray Guidon, who is the target of U.N. sanctions, accusing him of human rights abuses.

From Reuters

It said Guidon’s deputy had taken over and that fighters plan to disarm as soon as possible, without giving further details.

From Reuters

Army spokesperson Guillaume Ndjike Kaiko said Guidon’s departure was a result of military pressure, even though analysts say the army often uses the NDC-R as a proxy force to go after other militias in eastern Congo.

From Reuters

In a statement, the group accused Guidon of “deviant behaviour” and criticised him for human rights abuses.

From Reuters