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anlace

American  
[an-lis] / ˈæn lɪs /
Also anelace

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 British  
/ ˈænlɪs /

noun

  1. a medieval short dagger with a broad tapering blade

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Etymology

Origin of anlace

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

Example Sentences

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Each of these three had a weapon; one a pole-axe, another a long spear, and the third a flail jointed and bound with iron, and an anlace hanging at his girdle.

From The Well at the World's End: a tale by Morris, William

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

From The Sundering Flood by Morris, May

Then when he put out his hand to her, he saw a great anlace gleaming in her hand, wherefore he forbore her; and this was but five days ago.

From The Well at the World's End: a tale by Morris, William

And I, said he, will so do that thou mayst fear me the less; for I will unarm me when the night cometh, and thou thyself shalt keep mine hauberk and sword and anlace.

From The Water of the Wondrous Isles by Morris, William

English and revived by Byron and Scott— "His harp in silken scarf was slung, And by his side an anlace hung."

From The Romance of Words (4th ed.) by Weekley, Ernest

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