lanier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A leather thong.
  2. A strap used to secure armor.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈleɪnjə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Lanier.wav

Word forms

lanier laniers

Etymology

From late Middle English lainer, lainere, lanyer, from Old French laniere, lasniere (“thong, lash”) (see modern French lanière (“lanyard, strap”)).

Derived words

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