VV - Chapter 13 - Watchword: KCBC

David Morris fqmorris at yahoo.com
Sat Jun 9 16:09:41 CDT 2001


"Keep Cool But Care."  "It's a watchword, Profane, for your side of the
morning."

http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/mweb
Main Entry: watch·word
Pronunciation: -"w&rd
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
1 : a word or phrase used as a sign of recognition among members of the same
society, class, or group
2 a : a word or motto that embodies a principle or guide to action of an
individual or group : SLOGAN <"safety" is our watchword> b : a guiding
principle <change is the watchword for both parties> 

http://www.bartleby.com/61/44/W0044400.html
watchword   
SYLLABICATION: watch·word 
PRONUNCIATION:   wchwûrd 
NOUN: 1. A prearranged reply to a challenge, as from a guard or sentry; a
password. 2. A rallying cry: Let our watchword be freedom.  






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