\Lan"ier\, n. [F. lani[`e]re. See {Lanyard}.] [Written
also {lanner}, {lanyer}.]
1. A thong of leather; a whip lash. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell.
2. A strap used to fasten together parts of armor, to hold
   the shield by, and the like. --Fairholt.