Fahne

Etymology
From, from , from , from , from.

The shift to the feminine gender began in cognate and, through Central German, established itself in the written language by the end of the 17th century.

Noun

 * 1) flag, banner any cloth or fabric used as a symbol
 * 2)  idea, ideal
 * 3)  the noticeable smell of alcohol on one's breath
 * 4)  galley proof
 * 5)  vane flattened, web-like part of a feather
 * 1)  galley proof
 * 2)  vane flattened, web-like part of a feather
 * 1)  vane flattened, web-like part of a feather
 * 1)  vane flattened, web-like part of a feather

Usage notes

 * Flags of nations or ships are more commonly called, but (being the more general term) is also possible.