Definitions for gonfalons

gonfalons gon·fa·lon

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

Gonfalons is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 241 anagrams from letters in gonfalons (afglnnoos).

Definitions for gonfalons

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 gonfalons

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

Examples for gonfalons

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for gonfalons
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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