Bannerols

/ˈbænərɑlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bannerol; multiple long, narrow banners or ribbon-like flags, often decorated with text or heraldic designs.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'bannerol' using the '-s' suffix. Maintains both the heraldic and ecclesiastical meanings referring to multiple small banners.

Kelly Says

In illuminated manuscripts, artists packed bannerols into every corner to add text—creating a medieval version of pop-up windows, telling stories and inscriptions that explained the images around them!

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