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gonfalon.

A standard or ensign, consisting of a pole with a crosspiece from which a banner is suspended, especially as used in church processions, but also for civic and military display.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡɒnf(ə)lən/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɡɑːn.fəˌlɑːn/General-American/-lən/General-American
  1. A standard or ensign, consisting of a pole with a crosspiece from which a banner is suspended, especially as used in church processions, but also for civic and military display.

  2. Alternative form of gonfanon.

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Where this word comes from

From Middle English gonfalon, from Old French gonfalon, from Frankish *gunþifanō, from Proto-Germanic *gunþifanô.

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