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Definition of pennon in English: pennonnoun ˈpɛnənˈpɛnən 1A long triangular or swallow-tailed flag, especially one of a kind formerly attached to a lance or helmet; a pennant. Synonyms banner, banderole, streamer, flag, standard, ensign, jack, colour, colours - 1.1 A tapering flag on a ship.
Derivatives adjective However, it is possible that such leggings, as well as pennoned spears were used in the Mycenaean sphere before that time.
Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, from a derivative of Latin penna 'feather'. pennant from early 17th century: This word for a flag is a blend of pendant and late Middle English pennon. The latter is a less common word for a ‘flag’, ultimately from Latin penna ‘feather’ (see pen).
Definition of pennon in US English: pennonnounˈpenənˈpɛnən 1A long triangular or swallow-tailed flag, especially one of a kind formerly attached to a lance or helmet; a pennant. Synonyms banner, banderole, streamer, flag, standard, ensign, jack, colour, colours - 1.1 A tapering flag on a ship.
Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, from a derivative of Latin penna ‘feather’. |