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Definition of Lancegay

Lancegay
Lancegay Lance"gay`, Lancegaye Lance"gaye`, n. [OF. lancegaie, corrupted from the same source as E. assagai, under the influence of F. lance lance. See Assagai.] 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.

Meaning of Lancegay from wikipedia

- French: azagaie; Spanish: aza****a; Italian: zagaglia; Middle English: lance****) is a polearm used for throwing, usually a light spear or javelin made...