anlace

noun

an·​lace

ˈanlə̇s,

-ˌlās

plural -s

: a tapering medieval dagger

Word History

Etymology

Middle English anlas, anelas, from Old French alenaz, alesnaz, augmentative of alesne awl, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German alasna, alansa awl, from āla

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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