lesarde

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman lusard, from Latin lacertus; some forms are remodelled on the Latin etymon.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛzard/, /ˈlɛːzard/, /ˈlizard/
  • (remodelled on Latin lacertus) IPA(key): /ˈlaːsɛrt/

Noun

lesarde (plural lesards)

  1. A reptile, especially a lizard.
    1. A lizard used as an alchemical ingredient.
    2. A snakelike creature; a wyrm.
  2. (rare) The sharpened tip of a blade
  3. (rare, heraldry) A depiction of a lizard on a coat of arms.

Descendants

  • English: lizard (← lizard)
  • Scots: lesart (obsolete)

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