late Middle English lanyer, in the general sense a short length of rope or line for securing something, from Old French laniere. The change in the ending in the 17th cent. was due to association with yard
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noun
1.a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon
2.a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle
3.(nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships