byword

  1. Noun.  a proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
  2. Noun.  a person who, or a thing that represents something with specified characteristics, byspel.
  3. Noun.  an object of notoriety or interest.
  4. Noun.  a nickname or epithet.
  5. Noun.  (by extension) an object of scorn or derision.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.