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pencell

pencell

English

Noun

pencell ‎(plural pencells)

A little banner, flag, or streamer.
- 1786: Lances were ornamented with a banderole near the point, which gave them a handsome appearance, these were also called pencells. — Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 47.