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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