Etymology

lancet

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Today it means: A sharp, pointed, two-edged surgical instrument used in venesection and for opening abscesses etc. Full definition →

Middle English launcet ← Old French lancete
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  1. Old French · derived fromlancete
  2. Middle English · inherited fromlauncet
  3. English todaylancet

From Middle English launcet, from Old French lancete, a diminutive of lance. By surface analysis, lance + -et.

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