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Definition of Irish pennant in English: Irish pennantnoun Nautical slang A loose end of a rope, yarn, etc., hanging untidily or flapping in the wind.
Origin Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Glascock (?1787–1847), naval officer. Definition of Irish pennant in US English: Irish pennantnoun Nautical slang A loose end of a rope, yarn, etc., hanging untidily or flapping in the wind.
Origin Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Glascock (?1787–1847), naval officer. |