FANION

fanion

(noun) a small flag used by surveyors or soldiers to mark a position

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

fanion (plural fanions)

A small flag used for marking positions, especially by soldiers and surveyors.

Source: Wiktionary


Fan"ion, n. Etym: [See Fanon.]

1. (Mil.)

Definition: A small flag sometimes carried at the head of the baggage of a brigade. [Obs.]

2. A small flag for marking the stations in surveying.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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