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aide-memoire

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪd mɛmˈwɑː, ɛd mɛmwaʀ/

Definition of aide-memoire

noun (plural aides-memoires or aides-memoire pronunc. same)

  • 1an aid to the memory, especially a book or note.
  • 2an informal diplomatic message.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French aide-mémoire, from aider 'to help' and mémoire 'memory'

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