ordstäv — meaning in English

English meaning

• byword noun A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
• saying noun A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.

Senses

ordstäv is used for these senses in English:

• byword A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
• saying A proverb or maxim.

byword — full definition

1. noun A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
2. noun A characteristic word or expression; a word or phrase associated with a person or group.
3. noun Someone or something that stands as an example (i.e. metonymically) for something else, by having some of that something's characteristic traits.
4. noun An object of notoriety or contempt, scorn or derision.

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