LANCEGAY

Etymology

Noun

lancegay (plural lancegays)

(obsolete) A type of lance.

Source: Wiktionary


Lance"gay`, Lance"gaye`, n. Etym: [OF. lancegaie, corrupted from the same source as E. assagai, under the influence of F. lance lance. See Assagai.]

Definition: A kind of spear anciently used. Its use was prohibited by a statute of Richard II. Nares. In his hand a launcegay, A long sword by his side. Chaucer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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