lancer

[ lan-ser, lahn- ]

noun

1. a cavalry soldier armed with a lance.

lancer

/ ˈlɑːnsə /

noun

1. (formerly) a cavalryman armed with a lance
2. 1. a member of a regiment retaining such a title
   2. ( plural; capital when part of a name )

      the 21st Lancers

Word History and Origins

Origin of lancer¹

From the Middle French word lancier, dating back to 1580–90. See lance ¹, -er ²

Example Sentences

As for the general armor types, furusiyya manuals do mention the complete kit of a fully equipped Mamluk lancer.

From Realm of History

And know, O Laughing-eyes, the defeated lancer was a Tezcucan.

From Project Gutenberg

In comes an old 17th Lancer sergeant, and I tell him what has been done to my cartoon.

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Stein was at my very heels, and the Lancer had already turned his horse.

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In all the morning's firing only one Lancer had been wounded.

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On each side of the king we have the gold general, silver general, knight, and lancer respectively.

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