LANCER

lancer

(noun) (formerly) a cavalryman armed with a lance

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

lancer (plural lancers)

(military) A cavalry soldier armed with a lance weapon

Synonyms

• uhlan

Coordinate terms

• cavalryman

• cuirassier

• dragoon

• hussar

• trooper

• uhlan

• yeoman

Anagrams

• Carlen, necral

Source: Wiktionary

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Lan"cer, n. Etym: [Cf. F. lancier.]

1. One who lances; one who carries a lance; especially, a member of a mounted body of men armed with lances, attached to the cavalry service of some nations. Wilhelm.

2. A lancet. [Obs.]

3. pl. (Dancing)

Definition: A set of quadrilles of a certain arrangement. [Written also lanciers.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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