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)
- (Jersey) to throw
- (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”)