Cue

n. [ OF. coue, coe, F. queue, fr. L. coda, cauda, tail. Cf. Caudal, Coward, Queue. ] 1. The tail; the end of a thing; especially, a tail-like twist of hair worn at the back of the head; a queue. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The last words of a play actor's speech, serving as an intimation for the next succeeding player to speak; any word or words which serve to remind a player to speak or to do something; a catchword. [ 1913 Webster ]

When my cue comes, call me, and I will answer. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A hint or intimation. [ 1913 Webster ]

Give them [ the servants ] their cue to attend in two lines as he leaves the house. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. The part one has to perform in, or as in, a play. [ 1913 Webster ]

Were it my cueto fight, I should have known it
Without a prompter. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. Humor; temper of mind. [ Colloq. ] Dickens. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. A straight tapering rod used to impel the balls in playing billiards. [ 1913 Webster ]