'Fannel' definitions:

Definition of 'Fannel'

From: GCIDE
  • Fannel \Fan"nel\, n. [Dim., from same source as fanon.] Same as Fanon. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'fannel'

From: GCIDE
  • Fanon \Fan"on\, n. [F. fanon, LL. fano, fr. OHG. fano banner cloth, G. fahne banner. See Vane, and cf. Fanion, Gonfalon.] (Eccl.) 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.] [1913 Webster]