| 单词 | byword |
| 释义 | byword /buy"werrd'/, n. 1. a word or phrase associated with some person or thing; a characteristic expression, typical greeting, or the like. 2. a word or phrase used proverbially; common saying; proverb. 3. an object of general reproach, derision, scorn, etc.: His crimes will make him a byword through the ages. 4. an epithet, often of scorn. [bef. 1050; ME biworde, OE biwyrde. See BY (adj.), WORD] Syn. 1. slogan, motto. 2. maxim, apothegm, aphorism, saw, adage. |
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