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Definition of Lanyerd

Lan"yard (?), n. [F. lanière thong, strap, OF. lasniere, fr. lasne strap, thong, L. lacinia lappet. flap, edge of a garment. Cf. Lanier.] [Written also laniard.] 1. (Naut.) A short piece of rope or line for fastening something in ships; as, the lanyards of the gun ports, of the buoy, and the like; esp., pieces passing through the dead-eyes, and used to extend shrouds, stays, etc.

2. (Mil.) A strong cord, about twelve feet long, with an iron hook at one end a handle at the other, used in firing cannon with a friction tube.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • (nautical) a short rope used for fastening rigging
  • a cord word around the neck; used to hold a small object such as a whistle
  • a cord with a hook; once used to fire artillery
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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