lancepesade Meaning, Definition & Usage

Lance`pe*sade" noun

Etymology

F. lancepessade, lanspessade, anspessade, It. lancia spezzata a broken lance or demilance, a demilance roan, a light horseman, bodyguard.

Definitions

1. An assistant to a corporal; a private performing the duties of a corporal; -- called also lance corporal.