lancette

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French

Etymology

Inherited from Old French lancete (diminutive of lance). By surface analysis, lance +‎ -ette.

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Noun

lancette f (plural lancettes)

  1. (medicine) a lancet, a sharp pointed medical instrument
  2. (architecture) a style of sharply pointed arch, in a Gothic style

Descendants

  • Portuguese: lanceta

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Italian

Noun

lancette f

  1. plural of lancetta

Middle English

Noun

lancette

  1. Alternative form of launcet