placard

[ plak-ahrd, -erd ]
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noun
  1. a paperboard sign or notice, as one posted in a public place or carried by a demonstrator or picketer.

  2. Armor. placate2.

verb (used with object)
  1. to display placards on or in: The square was placarded by peace marchers.

  2. to publicize, announce, or advertise by means of placards.

  1. to post as a placard.

Origin of placard

1
1475–85; <Middle French. See plaque, -ard

Other words from placard

  • plac·ard·er, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for placard

placard

/ (ˈplækɑːd) /


noun
  1. a printed or written notice for public display; poster

  2. a small plaque or card

verb(tr)
  1. to post placards on or in

  2. to publicize or advertise by placards

  1. to display as a placard

Origin of placard

1
C15: from Old French plaquart, from plaquier to plate, lay flat; see plaque

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