lanyard

English

From Middle English lanyer, from Middle French laniere, from Old French lasniere (“thong, lash”), from lasne (“strap, thong”), metathetic alteration of nasliere, nasle (“strap, thong”), from Frankish *nastila (“tie, headband”), from Proto-Germanic *nastilō (“tie, thread, strap”), from Proto-Indo-European *ned- (“to tie together”). Cognate with Old High German nestila (“band, headband, strap”), Old Norse nesta (“brace, strap, fastener”), German Nestel (“string, strap, lace”).

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lanyard (plural lanyards)

(nautical) A short rope used for fastening rigging.
A cord used to hold a small object such as a key, whistle, card, or knife, worn around the neck or wrist: a form of necklace or wristband.
A cord with a hook; once used to fire artillery.

a short rope used for fastening rigging

a cord worn around the neck; used to hold a small object such as a whistle

a cord with a hook; once used to fire artillery