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pennon in Norwegian

pennon in Norwegian is banner, vimpel — pennon means a narrow flag, often pointed or split at the end, once flown from a knight's lance or helmet, and later from a lancer regiment's weapon.

pennon in Norwegian

banner
noun
A thin, often triangular flag or streamer, especially as hung from the end of a lance or spear.
vimpel
noun
A thin, often triangular flag or streamer, especially as hung from the end of a lance or spear.

What does "pennon" mean?

  1. noun A narrow flag, often pointed or split at the end, once flown from a knight's lance or helmet, and later from a lancer regiment's weapon.
  2. noun Any kind of flag or banner.
    "In 1821 the hobby-horse could have a real mane and a pretty topknot of wire, pennons and bells but with no wheels at the back."
  3. noun A wing, in the same sense as pinion.
  4. noun A heraldic charge in the form of a pennon (sense 1).
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pennon in a sentence

  • In 1821 the hobby-horse could have a real mane and a pretty topknot of wire, pennons and bells but with no wheels at the back.

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What is "pennon" in Norwegian?
"pennon" in Norwegian is banner, vimpel. pennon means: A narrow flag, often pointed or split at the end, once flown from a knight's lance or helmet, and later from a lancer regiment's weapon.
Are there other ways to say "pennon" in Norwegian?
Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "pennon": banner, vimpel.
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