uhlan
Americannoun
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one of a group of lancers in a light-cavalry unit, first appearing in Europe in the Polish army.
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one of such a group as later developed into heavy cavalry in western European armies, especially in Germany.
noun
Etymology
Origin of uhlan
First recorded in 1745–55; from German, from Polish ulan, ultimately from Turkish oğlan “boy, lad”
Example Sentences
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He was wearing the uhlan uniform of the Austrian regiment which he commanded; and a new order glittered amongst the others on his breast: the Golden Fleece of Austria.
From Majesty A Novel by Couperus, Louis
If they were to take a look at the spurs, the way they tinkle, especially if a uhlan or some colonel or other is showing off—wonderful!
From Plays by Ostrovsky, Aleksandr Nicolaevich
Here I am on horseback already; I knocked over a uhlan yonder, and took his horse; I suppose they were guarding the wood, but it was by drinking and swilling in clover.
From Comedy of Marriage and Other Tales by Maupassant, Guy de
"Your choice?" asked the uhlan, impatiently, after a moment's pause.
From Stories By English Authors: France (Selected by Scribners) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
I knocked over a uhlan yonder, and took his horse; I suppose they were guarding the wood, but it was by drinking and swilling in clover.
From The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 3 by Maupassant, Guy de
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