anlace

English

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Etymology

Possibly from Middle English anelas, from Old French alesnaz, from alesne (“awl”), from Frankish *alisnu, *alasnu (“awl”), related to Old High German alasna, Alemannic German Alesne, Alse (“awl”); compare also Old High German āla (“awl”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈæn.lɪs/

Noun

anlace (plural anlaces)

  1. (historical) A medieval long dagger.

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