launcet

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English

Noun

launcet (plural launcets)

  1. Obsolete form of lancet.

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French lancete; equivalent to lance +‎ -et.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlau̯nsɛt/, /ˈlansɛt/

Noun

launcet (plural launcettes)

  1. lancet (surgical instrument)

Descendants

  • English: lancet

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