anlace: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowArchaic / Historical
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What does “anlace” mean?
A medieval short, double-edged dagger, typically worn at the belt.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A medieval short, double-edged dagger, typically worn at the belt.
A historical term for a type of close-range fighting or utility knife from the late medieval period, often used by civilians as well as soldiers.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No discernible regional difference in modern usage. It is an archaic term known only to specialists in historical weaponry or medieval literature in both varieties.
Connotations
Connotes historical authenticity, medievalism, and antiquity. It has no modern figurative or slang usage.
Frequency
Extremely rare and of equal obscurity in both British and American English.
Grammar
How to Use “anlace” in a Sentence
[Owner/Subject] + [verb: wore/drew/held] + an anlacean anlace + [preposition: at/in] + [location: belt/sheath/hand]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “anlace” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- *No verb form exists*
American English
- *No verb form exists*
adverb
British English
- *No adverb form exists*
American English
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adjective
British English
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American English
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Never used.
Academic
Used exclusively in historical, archaeological, or literary studies of the medieval period.
Everyday
Virtually unknown and never used in contemporary conversation.
Technical
Used as a specific classification by arms collectors, museum curators, and historical reenactors.
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “anlace”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “anlace”
- Incorrect plural forms (e.g., 'anlacies' - the correct plural is 'anlaces').
- Confusing it with a rondel or stiletto (different historical dagger types).
- Using it to refer to any modern knife.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It is an exclusively historical/archaic term. Modern equivalents would be called a 'dagger', 'combat knife', or 'sidearm'.
It is pronounced /ˈænlɪs/ (AN-liss), with the stress on the first syllable.
'Anlace' is a specific, now-obsolete type of medieval dagger. All anlaces are daggers, but not all daggers are anlaces.
You would most likely encounter it in academic books on medieval history, in catalogues of historical weapon collections, or in the dialogue of historically-set fiction or role-playing games.
A medieval short, double-edged dagger, typically worn at the belt.
Anlace is usually archaic / historical in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “*No established idioms*”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
An ANlace is AN ancient short sword you ANchor at your belt.
Conceptual Metaphor
Weapon of last resort (though this is more a property of daggers in general).
Practice
Quiz
What is an 'anlace'?