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anlace

/ˈæn.lɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
an-lace
IPA
/ˈæn.lɪs/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A medieval long dagger.

Etymology

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”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: anelas, alesnaz, *alisnu

Inflected Forms

anlaces (plural) anelace (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

cinquedea

Questions

How do you pronounce anlace?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæn.lɪs/.
What does anlace mean?
A medieval long dagger.
Where does anlace come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

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