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  • The Word Guy
    The ultimate origin seems to be from the word guide, meaning “one who leads.” The Old French verb guider meant “to lead,” and the Italian guido/guida (masculine and feminine forms respectively) refer to leaders. http://thewordguy.wordpress.com
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  • sage
    I believe it means guiding rope (wire)
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