Antonyms for by-words

Grammar : Noun

Spell : bahy-wurd

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbaɪˌwɜrd

Definition of by-words

Origin : also by-word, Old English biword "proverb," formed on the model of Latin proverbium or Greek parabole. Meaning "something that has become proverbial" is from 1530s.

As in maxim : noun saying
As in motto : noun saying, slogan
As in nickname : noun informal title
As in phrase : noun group of words; way of speaking
As in precept : noun law, rule of behavior, action
As in proverb : noun saying referring to common fact, knowledge
As in saying : noun maxim, proverb
As in slogan : noun motto
As in target : noun person as object of ridicule
As in word : noun statement
As in household word : noun commonly known term
As in byword : noun saying
As in catchword : noun motto
As in adage : noun saying or proverb
As in saw : noun proverb
As in handle : noun nickname

Example sentences :

Some of her peculiar expressions were by-words with us for many years.
Extract from : « History of Linn County Iowa » by Luther A. Brewer

I once heard a good man say that "by-words" were side doors to profanity.
Extract from : « The Pansy Magazine, July 1886 » by Various

Half the young men in London, whose names are by-words, are intensely and hopelessly virtuous.
Extract from : « The Green Carnation » by Robert Smythe Hichens

"By-words," beside being senseless things, are very apt as you say, to lead one at last into using profane by-words.
Extract from : « The Pansy Magazine, February 1886 » by Various

If they hear them interlard their conversation with by-words and oaths, they will be strongly tempted to do the same.
Extract from : « Anecdotes for Boys » by Harvey Newcomb

The habit of using "by-words" seems to be growing among our young people, both girls and boys.
Extract from : « The Pansy Magazine, January 1886 » by Various

Synonyms for by-words

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