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Lanier

//ˈleɪnjə(ɹ)// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.
Noun
  1. 1
    A leather thong.
  2. 2
    A strap used to secure armor.

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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