Uhlan

[u:lɑ:n]

Definition

(n.) One of a certain description of militia among the Tartars.

(n.) One of a kind of light cavalry of Tartaric origin, first introduced into European armies in Poland. They are armed with lances, pistols, and sabers, and are employed chiefly as skirmishers.

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Definition

n. one of a kind of light cavalry for outpost duty &c. armed with a lance famous esp. in the Prussian army.

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