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Guineapig (Stock Exchange term)

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A gentleman of sufficient name to form a bait who allows himself to be put on a directors list for the guinea and lunch provided for the board. (See Floaters.)

 

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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Guiderius
Guides (pron. gheed)
Guido
Guido Francischini
Guildhall
Guillotine
Guinea
Guinea-dropper
Guinea Fowl
Guinea-hen
Guineapig (Stock Exchange term)
Guineapig (A)
Guineapig (A)
Guinever
Guinevere
Guingelot
Guisando
Guise’s Motto:
Guitar
Gules [red]
Gules of August (The)