Definitions for gonfalon

gonfalon gon·fa·lon

Spelling: [gon-fuh-luh n]
IPA: /ˈgɒn fə lən/

Gonfalon is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 135 anagrams from letters in gonfalon (afglnnoo).

Definitions for gonfalon

noun

  1. a banner suspended from a crossbar, often with several streamers or tails.
  2. a standard, especially one used by the medieval Italian republics.

Origin of gonfalon

1585-95; Italian gonfalone Middle French gonfalon, gonfanon Germanic; see gonfanon

Examples for gonfalon

gonfalon, gon′fa-lon, n. an ensign or standard with streamers—also Gon′fanon.

The gonfalon was in action borne close to the person of the commander-in-chief and denoted his position.

The galley was driven ashore and the old fellow leapt on to the beach, the gonfalon being borne before him.

Behind this gonfalon advanced two by two the Brothers of the Consolation.

He registered a vow to set a watch on this solicitous cousin who offered so readily to bear his gonfalon.

The people were drawn together under the gonfalon of justice and the ensigns of the companies of the artisans.

Down are gone both cap and feather,   Lance and gonfalon are down!

The Doge himself, seventy-two years and all, reared his gonfalon of gold in the Piazza and decided to lead the armament.

Word Value for gonfalon
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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