anelace

an·e·lace

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-l-eys]
- /ˈæn lˌeɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-l-eys]
- /ˈæn lˌeɪs/

Definitions of anelace word

noun anelace a short sword having a double-edged blade tapering sharply to a point: worn by civilians from the 13th to the 16th centuries. 1
noun anelace A medieval long dagger. 1

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Origin of anelace

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English an(e)las < Old French ale(s)naz (by metathesis), derivative of alesne awl < Old High German alasna. See awl

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Parts of speech for Anelace

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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anelace popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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