Fanon
Pronunciation : Fan"on
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. fanon, LL. fano, fr. OHG. fano banner cloth, G. fahne banner. See Vane, and cf. Fanion, Confalon.] (Eccl.)
Definition : Defn: 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.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913