lanchi

Norman

Etymology

From Old Northern French lanchier (compare Old French lancier), from Late Latin lanceo, lanceāre, from Latin lancea (“short javelin, light spear, lance”).

Verb

lanchi (gerund lanch'chie)

1. (Jersey) to throw
2. (Jersey, nautical) to launch (a ship)

Synonyms

• (to throw): fliantchi, j'ter, pitchi, souîndgi
• (to launch): affliouer

Derived terms

• lanche-fliambes (“flame-thrower”)
• lanchi eune pathe dg'ièrs (“to throw a glance”)