Fanion

[fæniәn]

(noun.) a small flag used by surveyors or soldiers to mark a position.

Inputed by Estella--From WordNet

(n.) A small flag sometimes carried at the head of the baggage of a brigade.

(n.) A small flag for marking the stations in surveying.

Editor: Milton

n. a small marking-flag used at a station in surveying.

Inputed by Cathleen