penant

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Verb[edit]

penant

  1. gerund of penar

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch penant, from Old French penant.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /pəˈnɑnt/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: pe‧nant
  • Rhymes: -ɑnt

Noun[edit]

penant n (plural penanten, diminutive penantje n)

  1. pier (piece of wall between two frames or openings, such as windows or doors)
  2. (mills) pedestal or pillar (support piece of a mill)

Synonyms[edit]

(pier):

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