elance Meaning, Definition & Usage

E*lance" transitive verb

Etymology

F. élancer, OF. eslancier; pref. es- (L. ex) + F. lancer to dart, throw, fr. lance.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Elanced ; present participle & verbal noun Elancing

Definitions

1. To throw as a lance; to hurl; to dart. R.

   While thy unerring hand elanced . . . a dart. Prior.