Meaning
A medieval long dagger.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Possibly from Middle English anelas, from Old French alesnaz, from alesne (“awl”), from Frankish *alisnu, *alasnu (“awl”), related to Old High German alasna, Alemannic German Alesne, Alse (“awl”); compare also Old High German āla (“awl”).
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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