n. 1. Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Print.) The first word of any page of a book after the first, inserted at the right hand bottom corner of the preceding page for the assistance of the reader. It is seldom used in modern printing. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A word or phrase caught up and repeated for effect; as, the catchword of a political party, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
(n) a word printed at the top of the page of a dictionary or other reference book to indicate the first or last item on that page, Syn. guideword, catchword