luce
noun
a pike, especially when fully grown.
luce
1 American
[loos]
/ lus /
noun
Luce
2
American
[loos]
/ lus /
noun
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Clare Boothe, 1903–87, U.S. writer, politician, and diplomat.
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Henry Robinson, 1898–1967, U.S. publisher and editor (husband of Clare Boothe Luce).
luce
British
/ luːs /
noun
Etymology
Origin of luce
1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French lus pike < Late Latin lūcius
Example Sentences
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Lamprey fresh baked, flampeyn flourished with an escutcheon royal, therein three crowns of gold, planted with flowers de luce, and flowers of camomile wrought of confections.
From Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries by Dawson, William Francis
“Aye, aye,” quoth Sir Hugh; “the fresh fish is the luce; it is an old cod that is the salt fish.”
From Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Beaumont and Fletcher by Coleridge, Samuel Taylor
It is said that eau de luce is often effectual.
From In the Wilds of Africa by Pearse, Alfred
We are free, therefore, through knowledge: ex magna luce in intellectu sequitur magna propensio in voluntate, and omnis peccans est ignorans.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" by Various
"La luce elettrica," Vittorio observed, unable to suppress his pride in this new sensation furnished for the delectation of his Signorinas.
From A Venetian June by Fuller, Anna
The Luce launched in May and received a cold initial reception, with shares falling over 8% on the day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The company has announced a new limited edition 12Cilindri Manuale, which should help offset risk from the Luce electric-vehicle, BofA adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
The company's shares plunged by 8% the day after the Luce was unveiled.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The Luce was heavily criticised when it was unveiled in May.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
"It's too involved to go into, for God's sake," old Luce said.
From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger
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