placard: Meaning and Definition of

plac•ard

Pronunciation: (plak'ärd, -urd), [key]
— n.
  1. a paperboard sign or notice, as one posted in a public place or carried by a demonstrator or picketer.
  2. placate.
—v.t.
  1. to display placards on or in: The square was placarded by peace marchers.
  2. to publicize, announce, or advertise by means of placards.
  3. to post as a placard.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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