Bywords

/ˈbaɪwɜːrdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of byword; multiple sayings, proverbs, or things that people are famous for.

Etymology

Plural form of 'byword,' using the standard English '-s' suffix for multiple instances.

Kelly Says

Interestingly, 'bywords' is much less common than singular 'byword'—most people remember just one famous reputation or saying about something, not multiple ones!

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