1metalcoated with steel (to make stronger or sharper):
(
1155;
MS: s.xiii4/4
)
Lance ot redde [...], Acerez fu li fer en sun
=at the tip
9298
(
s.xiiex;
MS: s.xiii3/3?
)
Franceis i fierent as bons branz acerez, Trenchent espalles, eschines e costez
1132
(
s.xiiiin;
MS: c.1300
)
lui coupe le chef a un braunc asceré
66
(
s.xiii1/3;
MS: s.xivin
)
L'ewe de Tamise fust ben palé, Les pels tresben asceré, Les chefs desuis sunt ascerez, Icels desuz tresben plumez
2486-7
1metalweaponsmil.blade, sword coated with steel (to make it stronger or sharper):
(
1280-1307;
MS: s.xiv1
)
Mais li felon fu garniz e desouz armé; Ne li pout entamer nul si bon asceré
355.1744