† guidantn.
Obsolete. rare.
a. One who guides.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > advice > [noun] > adviser or counsellor
redesmanOE
counsellor?c1225
reder1340
guidec1385
patronc1400
counselc1405
nurse?a1425
dresserc1450
guidant1495
adviser1575
advisor1589
manuducent1615
consiliary1652
manuductor1657
Dutch uncle1838
referent1844
consultee1855
mantri1873
advisory1880
consigliere1981
1495 Act 11 Hen. VII c. 64 Preamble The same persones..were adherentis assistencis..gydantis.
b. Guidance, guiding.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > advice > [noun]
redeOE
rathec1175
counsel?c1225
governaila1382
advicec1390
advisement1409
visingc1480
vicea1500
manuduction1502
recommending1575
recommendation1585
aread1590
paraenesis1593
consult1654
guidant1691
advisal1765
shauri1874
1691 A. Wood Athenæ Oxonienses II. 557 To persue a success in villany and rebellion was to follow the guidant of providential dispensations.
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