pennon

noun

pen·non ˈpe-nən

: a long usually triangular or swallow-tailed streamer typically attached to the head of a lance as an ensign

: pennant sense 1a

: wing, pinion

pennons flew from the yachts gathered in the harbor for the festival

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French penun, diminutive of penne quill, wing feather — more at pen

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler

The first known use of pennon was in the 14th century

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“Pennon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pennon. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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pennon

noun

pen·non ˈpen-ən

: a long triangular or forked streamer attached to the head of a lance as a flag

: flag entry 2 sense 1, pennant

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