pennoncel


pen·non·cel

noun \ˈpe-nən-ˌsel\

Definition of PENNONCEL

: a small pennon used in late medieval or Renaissance times

Variants of PENNONCEL

pen·non·cel or pen·on·cel \ˈpe-nən-ˌsel\

Origin of PENNONCEL

Middle English penoncell, from Anglo-French penuncel, diminutive of penun
First Known Use: 14th century

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