lacert

English

Etymology

From French lacerte, from Late Latin lacertus (“muscle”), from Classical Latin lacertus (“upper arm”), of uncertain etymology but possibly related to lacerta (“lizard”).

Noun

lacert (plural lacerts)

1. (obsolete) Alternative form of lacertus: a fleshy muscle of the human body.

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References

• “lacert”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Anagrams

• Claret, arclet, cartel, claret, rectal

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Middle English

Noun

lacert

1. Alternative form of lesarde