Lanch

v. t. [imp. & p. p. LANCHED (lăncht); p. pr. & vb. n. LANCHING.] [Fr. lancer, O. Fr. lanchier, It. lanciare, Pr. lansar, Sp. lanzar, Pg. lançar, Lat. lanceare, to wield or handle the lance. See LANCE.] 1. To throw, as a lance; to dart; to let fly. See whose arm can lanch the surer bolt. Dryden. 2. To pierce with a lance, or as with a lance; to wound. [Written also launch.]