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The History of the Term "Irish Pennant"

Gentlemen and Ladies of the foru, I am a U.S. Marine and have been asked about the origins of the term "Irish Pennant" to describe a loose bit of loose thread off a military uniform. Although I know...

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http://www.doubletongued.org/index.php/citations/irish_pennant_1/ Part of speech: n. Quotation: The term "Irish pennant" derives from the Royal Navy during the time of sailing ships. It was a loose or...

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Re: The History of the Term "Irish Pennant"

What I am trying to find out is the origin of how this, "(British) (nautical) A loose or untidy end of a line or other part of the rigging of a sailing ship", became known as an "Irish Pennant". Was...

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Re: The History of the Term "Irish Pennant"

I am pretty sure the term has more to do with English officers' low opinion of Irish sailors, many of whom were pressed into service. Since the ship's pennant was a point of pride for the crew,...

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