anlace
Americannoun
noun
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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"Yea," said the carle with the anlace, "that have I."
From The Well at the World's End: a tale by Morris, William
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
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
This she did three times, while Osberne gat his anlace bare in his hand.
From The Sundering Flood by Morris, May
Full often time he was *knight of the shire* *Member of Parliament* An anlace*, and a gipciere** all of silk, *dagger **purse Hung at his girdle, white as morning milk.
From The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems by Purves, D. Laing
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