lansquenet

American  

[lans-kuh-net] / ˈlæns kəˌnɛt /

noun

1. landsknecht.

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lansquenet British  

/ ˈlænskəˌnɛt /

noun

1. a gambling game of chance

2. an archaic spelling of landsknecht

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Etymology

Origin of lansquenet

< French < German Landsknecht

Example Sentences

Heavy and the men were playing at lansquenet, that most perilous, rapid, and bewitching of all the resistless Card Circes.

From Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories by Ouida

Scarcely had they taken their departure, when a disturbance was observed at the door where the lansquenet were on guard, which attracted the notice of the Ulerich.

From The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. by Hauff, Wilhelm

There stands, for example, Captain L�ffler: if there is a braver lansquenet in all Christendom, I'll allow my skin to be peeled off and walk about in my bones the rest of my life!

From The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. by Hauff, Wilhelm

"The lansquenet are already engaged," said he, casting his eagle eye rapidly down the valley.

From The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. by Hauff, Wilhelm

The senior captain was skilful at billiards; and every one played "lansquenet" and hazard.

From Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas by Lever, Charles James