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   Lance, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lanced (); p. pr. & vb. n. Lancing (?).]
   1. To pierce with a lance, or with any similar weapon.
   
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   Seized the due victim, and with fury lanced
   
   Her back. Dryden.
   
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   2. To open with a lancet; to pierce; as, “to lance a vein or an abscess”.
   
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   3. To throw in the manner of a lance. See Lanch.
   
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