pencel
pencel · pencels
A small pennon; a little banner, flag, or streamerA small pennon; a little banner, flag, or streamer.
/ˈpɛnsəl/
Meaning
3 senses(historical)A small pennon; a little banner, flag, or streamer.
(obsolete)A lady's favour or token as worn by a knight.
(obsolete, rare)A knight carrying a pennon.
Origin
From Anglo-Norman pencel, reduced form of penuncel. See pennoncel. By surface analysis, peFrom Anglo-Norman pencel, reduced form of penuncel. See pennoncel. By surface analysis, pen + Old French -cel.
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