lancers

[ lan-serz, lahn- ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. a set of quadrilles danced in sequence.
2. music for such a set of dances.

lancers

/ ˈlɑːnsəz /

noun

1. a quadrille for eight or sixteen couples
2. a piece of music composed for this dance

Word History and Origins

Origin of lancers¹

First recorded in 1860–65; plural of lancer

Example Sentences

A regiment of United States lancers were drawn up in a hollow square round the Lethal Chamber.

From The Daily Beast

Letting the rifle drop and swing from the pommel, he met the charge of two grinning and scowling lancers.

From Project Gutenberg

But presently that wandering shape came nearer, and I saw a dozen lancers at full gallop, one behind the other.

From Project Gutenberg

In the ring figure another evolution is borrowed from the lancers.

From Project Gutenberg

Cuirassiers, lancers and grenadiers, then, once more to the charge!

From Project Gutenberg

Behind us the British lancers were shouting "Stop, stop, halt you —— Boers!"

From Project Gutenberg

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