'Lancer' definitions:

Definition of 'lancer'

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noun
(formerly) a cavalryman armed with a lance

Definition of 'Lancer'

From: GCIDE
  • Lancer \Lan"cer\, n. [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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A lancet. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • 3. pl. (Dancing) A set of quadrilles of a certain arrangement. [Written also lanciers.] [1913 Webster]

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