pencell

English

Noun

pencell (plural pencells)

  1. A little banner, flag, or streamer.
    • 1786, Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons (page 47)
      Lances were ornamented with a banderole near the point, which gave them a handsome appearance, these were also called pencells.
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