n. [ Origin unknown. ] A broad dagger formerly worn at the girdle. [ Written also anelace. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ G.; an on + laut sound. ] (Phon.) An initial sound, as of a word or syllable. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Im anlaut, initially; when initial; -- used of sounds. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]