Associations to the word «Pennon»

Wiktionary

PENNON, noun. A thin triangular flag or streamer, especially as hung from the end of a lance or spear.
PENNON, noun. (nautical) A pennant; a long pointed streamer or flag on a vessel.
PENNON, noun. A wing; a pinion.

Dictionary definition

PENNON, noun. A long flag; often tapering.
PENNON, noun. Wing of a bird.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope