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fanon |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Fanon \Fan"on\, n. [F. fanon, LL fano, fr OHG. fano banner cloth, G. fahne banner. See {Vane}, and cf {Fanion}, {Gonfalon}.] (Eccl.) A term applied to various articles, as: a A peculiar striped scarf worn by the pope at mass, and by eastern bishops. b A maniple. [Written also {fannel}, {phanon}, etc.]