guideboard

[gahyd-bawrd, -bohrd]

noun

1. a large board or sign, usually mounted on a post, giving directions to travelers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of guideboard¹

First recorded in 1800–10; guide + board

Example Sentences

I rode the greater part of the way alone, inside, though the outside was full; and you may tell Mary that my thoughts were often turned to her; for a guideboard with the name of 'Milton' upon it reminded me of my shameful neglect of our sweet tune of that name.

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This book is not a history; it is simply a guideboard to the true point of view, the broad idea,—starting from which, those who are interested may more safely go forward to the study of details, while those who can study no farther may at least have a general understanding of the most romantic and gallant chapter in the history of America.

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He took the right guideboard, and the "Please-everybody" Governor did him a good service when he showed him that to become a printer in Philadelphia would bring him influence, fame, and fortune.

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So in the vast universe of God, every object of creation is but a guideboard with an index-finger pointing to the central figure of the created universe—Man.

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They are the guideboard knocks that point us to the higher pathway.

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