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lancers

American  
[lan-serz, lahn-] / ˈlæn sərz, ˈlɑn- /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

  1. a set of quadrilles danced in sequence.

  2. music for such a set of dances.

lancers British  
/ ˈlɑːnsəz /

noun

  1. a quadrille for eight or sixteen couples

  2. a piece of music composed for this dance

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Etymology

Origin of lancers

First recorded in 1860–65; plural of lancer

Example Sentences

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Once a company of lancers appeared, but they turned southward.

From Literature

Ser Jacelyn Bywater went in front, heading a wedge of mounted lancers in black ringmail and golden cloaks.

From Literature

Behind followed nine tenths of their horse; knights, lancers, freeriders, and mounted bowmen. ^ took hours for them all to cross.

From Literature

A long column of armored lancers was crossing the moat between the walls when Bran emerged from the tower,- Karstark men, following their lords into the castle.

From Literature

Herzberg is adding still more, including full-color reproductions of paintings, a two-page condensation of a bestseller, two pages of personality photographs, extra text-pieces each week by the Trib's own staffers or free lancers.

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