pennant
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Old English penon, penoun, pynoun, Old French penon, French pennon, from Latin penna feather. See pen a feather, and compare pennon, pinion.
Pronunciation[edit]
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| Church pennant as used by the Royal Navy, Commonwealth Navies, and Royal Netherlands Navy. |
Noun[edit]
pennant (plural pennants)
- A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
- The broad pennant flown by commodores.
- The church pennant indicating religious services are taking place aboard ship.
- The commissioning pennant flown on ceremonial occasions.
- (sports) The winning of a competition, represented by a flag.
- The New York Yankees have won the American League pennant far more often than any other team.
- A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.
Usage notes[edit]
Not to be confused with pedant – one overly concerned with correctness, nor with pendant – a piece of jewelry.
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
flag on ship to represent special condition
baseball: flag representing championship
External links[edit]
Pennant in the 1921 edition of Collier's Encyclopedia.
