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lancer
[ lan-ser, lahn- ]
/ ˈlæn sər, ˈlɑn- /
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noun
a cavalry soldier armed with a lance.
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British Dictionary definitions for lancer
lancer
/ (ˈlɑːnsə) /
noun
(formerly) a cavalryman armed with a lance
- a member of a regiment retaining such a title
- (plural; capital when part of a name)the 21st Lancers
See also lancers
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