gonfanon
/ˈɡɑːn.fəˌnɑːn/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Alternative form of gonfalon.
Example Sentences
- "At the same time, a companion figure, which from the mutilated superscription in the tapestry appears to be Eustace of Boulogne, lifts this gonfanon high in the air with his left hand while with the right he points to the Duke's face; a significant action, calling attention in a twofold manner to William's presence."
Etymology
From Old French gonfanon.
Origin
- Source language: Old French
Word Breakdown
- Root: gonfanon