'lanciers' definitions:

Definition of 'lanciers'

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]

Definition of 'lanciers'

From: GCIDE
  • lancers \lancers\ n.
  • 1. A set of quadrilles for 8 or 16 couples. [WordNet sense 1] [Written also lanciers.] [WordNet 1.5]
  • 2. Music appropriate for a set of lancers[1]. [PJC]