# guidon

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɡaɪdn̩/

## Definitions
1. A small pennant or banner carried by infantry soldiers to direct troop movement.
2. A soldier assigned to carry such a banner.

## Etymology
From French guidon, from Italian guidone. Equivalent of guide + on.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/guidon