A piece of cloth, varying in size, shape, color, and design, usually attached at one edge to a staff or cord, and used asthe symbol of a nation, state, or organization, as a means of signaling, etc.; ensign; standard; banner; pennant.
A person who supports with money, gifts, efforts, or endorsement an artist, writer, museum, cause, charity, institution, specialevent, or the like: a patron of the arts; patrons of the annual Democratic dance.