Lanier
//ˈleɪnjə(ɹ)// name, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A leather thong.
- 2 A strap used to secure armor.
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname.
Etymology
Etymology 1
From late Middle English lainer, lainere, lanyer, from Old French laniere, lasniere (“thong, lash”) (see modern French lanière (“lanyard, strap”)).
Etymology 2
From Old French lanier, from laine (“wool”).
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