gonfanon

noun

gon·​fa·​non

ˈgänfəˌnän,

-nən

plural -s

: gonfalon

especially : one beneath the head of a knight's lance

Word History

Etymology

Middle English gonfanoun, from Middle French gonfanon gonfalon, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German gundfano war flag, from gund- battle, war + fano cloth

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