lancer

[ lan-ser, lahn- ]

/ ˈlæn sər, ˈlɑn- /

a cavalry soldier armed with a lance.

Words nearby lancer

From the Middle French word lancier, dating back to 1580–90. See lance¹, -er²

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Or if he had seen it handed to a lancer, who rode away with it at full speed along the precise path the colonel was describing.
The Talking Leaves|William O. Stoddard
A gun, opening from the hills behind, supported the skirmishers: the Lancer squadron had to retire.
History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4)|Sir Frederick Maurice.
The stirrup of a lancer indeed is somewhat shorter than that used by most hunting men.
The Barb and the Bridle|Vielle Moustache
The new Lancer regiment is coming to the barracks this morning, and your aunts say some of the officers may be about.
A Double Knot|George Manville Fenn

lancer

/ (ˈlɑːnsə) /

(formerly) a cavalryman armed with a lance