noun

lance

lance

The knight held a long lance.

The knight held a long lance.

a lance a long pointed weapon The knight carried a lance and a shield.

Synonyms: spear, javelin

From Old French 'lance', from Latin 'lancea' meaning 'a light spear'.

Picture a knight on a horse, ready to 'launch' forward with his lance.

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