Meaning & Definition of word "Luce"

Luce

lo͞os

1. A rare or poetic term for light or brightness.
- Example: The morning luce bathed the landscape in a golden hue.
2. A dialectal term for a beam of light or a glimpse of daylight.
- Example: Through the cracks in the old barn, a few rays of luce filtered in.
3. A term used in heraldry, meaning a representation of a fish, particularly a pike.
- Example: The family crest featured a luce, symbolizing strength and resilience.

From Middle English 'luce', from Old French 'l'uche', from Latin 'lucius' meaning 'pike'.

Luce it up:

To boast or show off in a flashy manner.

Like a luce in water:

To be very skillful or adept at a task.

Catch a luce:

To acquire or achieve something desirable.

pike:

A species of fish similar to the luce, known for its sharp teeth.

pickerel:

A smaller type of pike found in North America.

Meaning: To show off or flaunt.

Example Sentence: He really knows how to luce it up at parties.

Meaning: To achieve something notable.

Example Sentence: After winning the race, she felt like she had caught a luce.