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Pennant-like flag rebel leader's hid in old paddleboat? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

streamer

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'pennant' is the definition.
(I know that pennant can be written as streamer)

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(Other definitions for streamer that I've seen before include "Ribbon for throwing" , "Heavy cold" , "Long, narrow flag" , "that hangs about now?" , "Narrow decorative strip or flag" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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