BYWORD


Meaning of BYWORD in English

n.

Pronunciation: - ˌ w ə rd

Function: noun

Date: before 12th century

1 : a proverbial saying : PROVERB

2 a : one that personifies a type b : one that is noteworthy or notorious

3 : EPITHET

4 : a frequently used word or phrase

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.