pen·non·cel
| \ ˈpe-nən-ˌsel
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or penoncel
Definition of pennoncel
: a small pennon used in late medieval or Renaissance times
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“Pennoncel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pennoncel. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of pennoncel was in the 14th century
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