placard
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ɑrd, -ərd noun
1.
a paperboard sign or notice, as one posted in a public place or carried by a demonstrator or picketer.
2.
verb (used with object)
3.
to display placards on or in: The square was placarded by peace marchers.
4.
to publicize, announce, or advertise by means of placards.
5.
to post as a placard.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a printed or written notice for public display; poster |
| 2. | a small plaque or card |
| —vb | |
| 3. | to post placards on or in |
| 4. | to publicize or advertise by placards |
| 5. | to display as a placard |
| [C15: from Old French plaquart, from plaquier to plate, lay flat; see | |
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Word Origin & History
placard
1481, "formal document authenticated by an affixed seal," from M.Fr. placquard "official document with a large, flat seal," also "plate of armor," from O.Fr. plaquier "to piece together, stick, plaster," from M.Du. placken "to patch" (a garment), "to plaster," related to placke "patch, stain." Meaning
"poster" first recorded 1560, though this sense is in M.Fr. from 15c.
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Example sentences
Dime to a dollar, you had her election placard in your window, voted for her and will vote for her the next time around.
If you have a placard that was issued prior to this date, it will be honored until it expires.
The first step toward acquiring a placard is determining the appropriate option for you.
Obtaining a disability parking placard or disability plate.
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