luce

¹ American

[loos] / lus /

noun

a pike, especially when fully grown.

Luce ² American

[loos] / lus /

noun

Clare Boothe, 1903–87, U.S. writer, politician, and diplomat.
Henry Robinson, 1898–1967, U.S. publisher and editor (husband of Clare Boothe Luce).

luce British

/ luːs /

noun

another name for pike 1

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Etymology

Origin of luce

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French lus pike < Late Latin lūcius

Example Sentences

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Speaking in the States, Steve Luce said feedback showed "the inclusion of used vehicles in this policy is clearly not widely supported".

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Luce said the decision was not just public sentiment, but also informed by a preliminary economic impact assessment he had been given.

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However Luce said the plan was "clearly not widely supported", and the policy for used vehicles would be changed.

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In a ministerial statement, Luce said there had been more than 200 responses from individuals and businesses to a consultation on the plan for vehicles.

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Luce said he was "reserving judgement" whether there would be a similar policy for new cars until all responses to the consultation had been reviewed.

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