Word: pennant
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...seem probable that after we had won another race we should have, here at Harvard, some of the old-time interest in boating; that the return to Cambridge of the victorious pennant would set ablaze a fierce enthusiasm for rowing; but now the double triumph of our crew and the addition to Harvard's trophies of two sets of colors arouses a little, feeble interest, which cannot call together a meeting of respectable numbers, and kindles one pitiable spark of enthusiasm, which flickers in a single weak cheer and goes out without a sputter. No more interest, no more enthusiasm...