Launch (länch), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Launched (läncht); p. pr. & vb. n.
Launching.] [OE. launchen to throw as a lance, OF. lanchier, another
form of lancier, F. lancer, fr. lance lance. See Lance.] [Written also
lanch.] 1. To throw, as a lance or dart; to hurl; to let fly.