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BREAK A LANCE (FIG.)

\bɹˈe͡ɪk ɐ lˈans fˈɪɡ], \bɹˈe‍ɪk ɐ lˈans fˈɪɡ], \b_ɹ_ˈeɪ_k ɐ l_ˈa_n_s__ f_ˈɪ_ɡ]\

Definitions of BREAK A LANCE (FIG.)

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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Enter into a contest with a rival.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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