gonfanonとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From Old French gonfanon.

発音

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡɑːn.fəˌnɑːn/, /-nən/

名詞

gonfanon (複数形 gonfanons)

1. Alternative form of gonfalon
   • 1922, William Gordon Perrin, British Flags, their early history, and their development at sea, page 14:

     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.

2. (heraldry) A banner with three "tails", typically with the middle one longer than the others, and three loops at the top representing where it would have been attached to a pole.