pencel (plural pencels)
(now historical) A small pennon. [from 13th c.]
(obsolete) A lady's favour or token as worn by a knight. [15th-16th c.]
• clepen
Source: Wiktionary
Pen"cel, n. Etym: [See Pennoncel.]
Definition: A small, narrow flag or streamer borne at the top of a lance; - - called also pennoncel. [Obs.] Piers Plowman. Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
