La llança
Example: El cavaller va portar la llança a la batalla amb valentia.
Definition
"La llança" refers to a spear, a long weapon with a pointed tip, traditionally used in historical battles for thrusting or throwing. It was commonly carried by knights and soldiers, as in the example where a knight bravely took the spear to battle.
Etymology
The word "la llança" comes from the Latin word 'lancea,' meaning a light spear used by Roman cavalry. The term evolved through Old Catalan and shares roots with similar words in Romance languages, reflecting its longstanding association with medieval warfare.
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