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† venlin Obs. [a. obs. LG. venlîn (obs. G. fenlin, -lein; now fähnlein), dim. of vāne (G. fahne) banner. Cf. banner n.1 3.] A company (of soldiers). (See also vanlin.)
1541St. Papers Hen. VIII (1849) VIII. 550 [They had set up four] venlins [or banners, each of which ought to] conteyne [500]. 1587Fleming Contn. Holinshed III. 1994/1 They prouided the best they could to repell them, appointing foure venlins or ensignes of lance knights to keepe a standing watch that night in the trenches. |