Irish pennant

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English

Noun

Irish pennant (plural Irish pennants)

  1. (British, nautical) A loose or untidy end of a line or other part of the rigging of a sailing ship
  2. (US) A loose thread of a naval or military uniform; also the loose end of any knot not tied properly