Definition of Lancit
Lan"cet (?), n. [F. lancette,
dim. of lance lance. See Lance.] 1.
A surgical instrument of various forms, commonly sharp-pointed
and two-edged, used in venesection, and in opening abscesses,
etc.
2. (Metal.) An iron bar used for
tapping a melting furnace. Knight.
Lancet arch (Arch.), a pointed arch,
of which the width, or span, is narrow compared with the height.
-- Lancet architecture, a name given to a style
of architecture, in which lancet arches are common; -- peculiar to
England and 13th century. -- Lancet fish.
(Zoöl.) (a) A large, voracious, deep-
sea fish (Alepidosaurus ferox), having long, sharp, lancetlike
teeth. (b) The doctor, or surgeon
fish.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- A sharp pointed, two edged surgical instrument used in venisection and for opening abscesses etc.
- A fleam.
- Lancet: a British medical journal.
- Architectural: lancet arch: A sharp pointed arch used in doors and windows etc. This type of archetecture was peculiar to England in the 13th Century.
- Ichthyological: lancetfish:
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
You arrived at this page by searching for Lancit
The correct Spelling of this word is: Lancet
Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering
a wide range of topics.
|
