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noun

(1) (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships

(2) A cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle

(3) A cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon

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Etymology

lanyer from laniere from lasniere from lasne "strap, thong", alt. of earlier nasliere from nasle "strap, thong" of origin, from *nastila from from . Akin to nestila "band, strap, lace" ( Nestel "string, strap, lace").

Noun

a short rope used for fastening rigging
a cord used to hold a small object such as a whistle or knife, worn around the neck or wrist: a form of necklace or wristband.
a cord with a hook; once used to fire artillery