watchword

Các nghĩa

1. khẩu hiệu

   A word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.

   For-ward! be our watchword, Steps and voices joined; / Seek the things before us, Not a look behind.

   Atrocities of the most vicious kind were justified by the watchwords: "This is war!" "Might is Right." "Necessity knows no law."

   It's a peel out the watchword / Just peel out the watchword

2. mật khẩu

   A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies.

   a Watchword sufficient for him that is wiſe

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