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placard
[ plak-ahrd, -erd ]
/ ˈplæk ɑrd, -ərd /
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noun
a paperboard sign or notice, as one posted in a public place or carried by a demonstrator or picketer.
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verb (used with object)
to display placards on or in: The square was placarded by peace marchers.
to publicize, announce, or advertise by means of placards.
to post as a placard.
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British Dictionary definitions for placard
placard
/ (ˈplækɑːd) /
noun
a printed or written notice for public display; poster
a small plaque or card
verb (tr)
to post placards on or in
to publicize or advertise by placards
to display as a placard
Word Origin for placard
C15: from Old French plaquart, from plaquier to plate, lay flat; see plaque
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