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A word given to sentinels, and to such as have occasion to visit the guards, used as a signal by which a friend is known from an enemy, or a person who has a right to pass the watch from one who has not; a countersign; a password.

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Arcanum 76% connected

A secret; a mystery; -- generally used in the plural.

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Catchword 76% connected

Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Motto 76% connected

A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievment.

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Secret 76% connected

Hidden; concealed; as, secret treasure; secret plans; a secret vow.

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Shibboleth 76% connected

A word which was made the criterion by which to distinguish the Ephraimites from the Gileadites. The Ephraimites, not being able to pronounce sh, cal…

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Slogan 76% connected

The war cry, or gathering word, of a Highland clan in Scotland; hence, any rallying cry.

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Countersign 92% connected

To sign on the opposite side of (an instrument or writing); hence, to sign in addition to the signature of a principal or superior, in order to attes…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Cry 92% connected

To make a loud call or cry; to call or exclaim vehemently or earnestly; to shout; to vociferate; to proclaim; to pray; to implore.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Parole 92% connected

A word; an oral utterance.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Password 92% connected

A word to be given before a person is allowed to pass; a watchword; a countersign.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Word 92% connected

The spoken sign of a conception or an idea; an articulate or vocal sound, or a combination of articulate and vocal sounds, uttered by the human voice…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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