Stander, Flagge eines Staatsoberhaupts, fr. Fahne der berittenen Truppen; ein rechtwinkliges Tuch mit einem spitzwinkligen Einschnitt.
1. Pennant with rounded outer edge.
2. A small flag
ETYM Old Fren. estendart, French étendard, probably from Latin extendere to spread out, extend, but influenced by Eng. stand. Related to Extend.
1. A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; SYN. criterion, measure, touchstone.
2. The value behind the money in a monetary system; SYN. monetary standard.
3. An upright pole (especially one used as a support).
4. Any distinctive flag.
5. A board measure equalling 1980 board feet.