LANCE (2)

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