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launchen

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old Northern French lanchier, from Late Latin lanceō. Doublet of launcen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlau̯nt͡ʃən/, /ˈlant͡ʃən/

Verb

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launchen

  1. To strike or thrust with a weapon.
  2. To propel as a lance; to cast out.
  3. To spring or leap forwards.
  4. To run or charge towards.
  5. (of plants, rare) To grow; to spring up.

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • English: launch
  • Scots: lench

References

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