lancette

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Old French lancete (diminutive of lance). By surface analysis, lance +‎ -ette.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

lancette f (plural lancettes)

  1. (medicine) a lancet, a sharp pointed medical instrument
  2. (architecture) a style of sharply pointed arch, in a Gothic style

Descendants[edit]

  • Portuguese: lanceta

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Anagrams[edit]

Italian[edit]

Noun[edit]

lancette f

  1. plural of lancetta

Middle English[edit]

Noun[edit]

lancette

  1. Alternative form of launcet