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lanyards

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Main Entry:
lan·yard 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈlan-yərd\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English lanyer thong, lanyard, from Anglo-French lanier
Date:
15th century
1: a piece of rope or line for fastening something in a ship ; especially : one of the pieces passing through deadeyes to extend shrouds or stays2 a: a cord or strap to hold something (as a knife or a whistle) and usually worn around the neck b: a cord worn as a symbol of a military citation3: a strong line used to activate a system (as in firing a cannon)


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