Lance

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See also: lance and lancé

English

Etymology

The surname is derived from a medieval given name Lanzo, short form of names beginning with the Germanic element *land; see land. Doublet of Lanzo.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Lance (plural Lances)

  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.
  2. A male given name from the Germanic languages; by folk etymology associated with a lance.
    1. A diminutive of the male given name Lancelot
    2. A male given name transferred from the surname

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Cebuano

Etymology

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From English Lance.

Proper noun

Lance

  1. a male given name from English