anelace

English

14th century English man wearing an anelace.

Alternative forms

anlace

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”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈæ.nəˌleɪs/

Noun

anelace (plural anelaces)

(historical) A medieval long dagger.

Translations

medieval long dagger

French: anelace (fr) f
Old French: anelaz m
Italian: cinquedea f

See also

cinquedea

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