anlace

[ an-lis ]

noun

1. a short sword having a double-edged blade tapering sharply to a point: worn by civilians from the 13th to the 16th centuries.

anlace

/ ˈænlɪs /

noun

1. a medieval short dagger with a broad tapering blade

Word History and Origins

Origin of anlace¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English an(e)las, from Old French ale(s)naz (by metathesis), derivative of alesne “awl,” from Old High German alasna; awl

Word History and Origins

Origin of anlace¹

C13: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

This she did three times, while Osberne gat his anlace bare in his hand.

From Project Gutenberg

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