"Klance" meaning in English

See Klance in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Keith + Lance. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Keith|Lance}} Blend of Keith + Lance Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Klance
  1. (fandom slang) The ship of characters Keith and Lance from the animated series Voltron: Legendary Defender. Tags: slang Categories (topical): M/M ships (fandom)
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