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banner

Same as banner ad.

banner
Computing an advertisement, often animated, that extends across the width of a web page
1.banner - The title page added to printouts by most print spoolers. Typically includes user or account ID information in very large character-graphics capitals. Also called a "burst page", because it indicates where to burst (tear apart) fanfold paper to separate one user's printout from the next.
2.banner - A similar printout generated (typically on multiple pages of fan-fold paper) from user-specified text, e.g. by a program such as Unix's "banner".
3.banner - splash screen.


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Bright were the days at Merry Mount, when the Maypole was the banner staff of that gay colony
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Their dishonoured representative was driving up from the railway station in a coach- and-four, with music and a banner.
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When they see me, when they behold the banner of France, they will rally round me, for they will comprehend that I have your support.
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