Definition of "launce" [launce]

• See sand lance. (noun)

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• "I take it you don't remember OS 9 (or 8), or the lovely launch of Leopard (the GM going to devs one week before launce)."
• "The Arabiens vse in their warres swerde, bowe, launce, slinge, and battle ax."
• "Thei cannot handle a target: nor but fewe of theim a launce or a long sweard."