■ noun
1》 a long strip of cloth bearing a slogan or design, carried in a procession or hung in a public place.
↘ historical a flag on a pole used as the standard of a monarch, knight, or army.
2》 an advertisement on a website in the form of bar, column, or box.
■ adjective N. Amer. excellent; outstanding: a ~ year.
Derivatives
~ed adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. baniere , ult. of Gmc origin and related to band 2 .