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anlace.

A medieval long dagger.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈæn.lɪs/
  1. A medieval long dagger.

    historical
Where this word comes from

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”).

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