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Grammar : Noun

Spell : bahy-wurd

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbaɪˌwɜrd

Definition of by word

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

Synonyms for by word

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