What is "fannel"

Fanon \Fan"on\, n. [F. fanon, LL. fano, fr. OHG. fano banner cloth, G. fahne banner. See Vane, and cf. Fanion, Gonfalon.] (Eccl.) A term applied to various articles, as:

1. A peculiar striped scarf worn by the pope at mass, and by eastern bishops.

2. A maniple. [Written also fannel, phanon, etc.]

n. fanon (religious garment)