First Known Use: 1836
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aide–mémoire
noun aide–mé·moire \ˌād-mām-ˈwär\
plural aide–mémoire
Definition of AIDE-MÉMOIRE
1
: an aid to the memory; especially : a mnemonic device
2
: a written summary or outline of important items of a proposed agreement or diplomatic communication
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Origin of AIDE-MÉMOIRE
French, from aider to aid + mémoire memory
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