lancer Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (formerly) a cavalryman armed with a lance
WordNet
Lan"cer noun
Etymology
Cf. F.Definitions
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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. -
A lancet. Obs. - pl.
(Dancing) A set of quadrilles of a certain arrangement. Written also lanciers .