lancegay Meaning, Definition & Usage

Lance"gay`, Lance"gaye` noun (Also<

• Lancegay
• Lancegaye

)

Etymology

OF. lancegaie, corrupted from the same source as E. assagai, under the influence of F. lance lance. See Assagai.

Definitions

1. A kind of spear anciently used. Its use was prohibited by a statute of Richard II. Nares.

   In his hand a launcegay, A long sword by his side. Chaucer.