catchword
A word at the end of a book page that repeats the first word from the following pageA word at the end of a book page that repeats the first word from the following page. (Such words served as aids to the bookbinder (to check rapidly for correct placement of leaves) and were also viewed by some readers as aids to smooth reading.)
Meaning
4 senses(historical)A word at the end of a book page that repeats the first word from the following page. (Such words served as aids to the bookbinder (to check rapidly for correct placement of leaves) and were also viewed by some readers as aids to smooth reading.)
Near-synonym: custos
Kustos, Kustode
A word or expression repeated until it becomes representative of a particular group or time; a slogan or buzzword.
The last word of a speech, serving as a cue for the next speaker.
A word printed (often in large or bold type) at the head of a page or other section of text, serving to draw a reader's attention or summarise contents, especially in a reference work; a heading.
a word printed at the top of the page of a dictionary or other reference book to indicate the first or last item on that page
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From catch + word.From catch + word.
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Forms
plural: catchwords| Singular | catchword |
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Synonyms
8 synonyms- a word printed at the top of the page of a dictionary or other reference book to indicate the first or last item on that page:guide wordguideword
- a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual:mottosloganshibboleth