Lancer
['lɑːnsə] or ['lænsɚ]
Definition
(n.) 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.
(n.) A lancet.
(n.) A set of quadrilles of a certain arrangement.
Inputed by Brice
Examples
- A French lancer had speared the young ensign in the leg, who fell, still bravely holding to his flag. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- It was Captain Osborne that cut down the French lancer who had speared the ensign. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Eyes, ears, arms and legs were pierced; every inch of the poor writhing body that did not cover a vital organ became the target of the cruel lancers. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
Edited by Lester