English word lance comes from Latin lancea
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| lancea | Latin (lat) | The Roman auxiliaries' short javelin; a light spear or lance. |
| lance | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | Lance (weapon). |
| lance | English (eng) | To open with a lancet; to pierce. To pierce with a lance, or with any similar weapon.. To throw in the manner of a lance; to lanch. (fishing) A spear or harpoon used by whalers and fishermen.. (founding) A small iron rod which suspends the core of the mold in casting a shell.. (medicine) A lancet.. (military) A soldier armed with a lance; a lancer.. (military) An instrument which conveys the [...] |