anlace
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The old word anlace, dagger, common in Mid.
From The Romance of Words (4th ed.) by Weekley, Ernest
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
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
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
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
