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uhlan
[ oo-lahn, yoo-luhn ]
noun
- one of a group of lancers in a light-cavalry unit, first appearing in Europe in the Polish army.
- one of such a group as later developed into heavy cavalry in western European armies, especially in Germany.
uhlan
/ ˈuːlɑːn; ˈjuːlən /
noun
- history a member of a body of lancers first employed in the Polish army and later in W European armies
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Word History and Origins
Origin of uhlan1
First recorded in 1745–55; from German, from Polish ulan, ultimately from Turkish oğlan “boy, lad”
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Word History and Origins
Origin of uhlan1
C18: via German from Polish ulan, from Turkish ōlan young man
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Example Sentences
Many a smart Uhlan fell by their bullets, and many a sentry dropped, shot by an unknown hand.
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Many a proud Uhlan and Cuirassier has to-day ridden to his death amid the dense mobs, mad with the lust of blood.
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Once a Uhlan's horse jumped clear over her and kicked viciously at her after it had landed on its feet.
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In the room there was hanging over the sofa a portrait in oils of the master, in the Uhlan uniform.
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One Uhlan soldier climbed upon an altar to smash a crucifix, slipped and put his ankle out.
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