Obs. rare–1. [f. LANCE v. + -MENT. Cf. F. lancement.] The action of lancing or cutting; an incision.
1658. Sir T. Mayerne, Archimag. Anglo-Gall., xix. 15. You must make some Lancements or inlets [in the fowl] … that your said spices may the better hold or fasten.
