lancers
(noun) a quadrille for 8 or 16 couples
Source: WordNet® 3.1
lancers
plural of lancer
lancers (plural lancers)
A traditional dance for eight or sixteen couples, originating from a 19th century quadrille.
The music for a lancers.
• Cansler, Carlens
Source: Wiktionary
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
1 June 2025
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