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lanyer

Lanier \Lan"ier\, n. [F. lani[`e]re. See Lanyard.] [Written also lanner, lanyer.]

  1. A thong of leather; a whip lash. [Prov. Eng.]
    --Halliwell.

  2. A strap used to fasten together parts of armor, to hold the shield by, and the like.
    --Fairholt.

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lanyer

n. (alternative form of lanier English)