name
Meaning 1
A surname.
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Standard Lemma guide
lanier
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Pronunciation
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/ˈleɪnjə(ɹ)/
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/lɪˈnɪə(ɹ)/
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CMU ARPABET: L AH0 N IH1 R Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
A leather thong.
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noun
Meaning 3
A strap used to secure armor.
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History
Etymology
From Old French lanier, from laine (“wool”).
From late Middle English lainer, lainere, lanyer, from Old French laniere, lasniere (“thong, lash”) (see modern French lanière (“lanyard, strap”)).