uhlan

or u·lan

[ oo-lahn, yoo-luh n ]

/ ˈu lɑn, ˈyu lən /

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.

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Origin of uhlan

1745–55; < German < Polish ulan ≪ Turkish oğlan boy, lad

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Examples from the Web for uhlan

Even her professional eye no longer distinguished regiment from regiment, dragoon from grenadier, Uhlan from Hussar or Landsturm.
Somewhere in France|Richard Harding Davis
In fact, he was as noble-looking an Uhlan as ever, either before or after marriage, broke the heart of a rich brewer's daughter.
L. P. M.|J. Stewart Barney
"Nothing so alarming in this," thought Frank, experiencing quick relief, and awaiting the Uhlan's next words.
The Boy Scouts on the Trail|George Durston
"We want three eggs each," said the Uhlan roughly, addressing himself to me.
A Woman's Experience in the Great War|Louise Mack

At last came the announcement that her noble and gallant Uhlan had proposed, and been accepted—naturally.
The First Violin|Jessie Fothergill

British Dictionary definitions for uhlan

uhlan

ulan

/ (ˈuːlɑːn, ˈjuːlən) /

noun

history a member of a body of lancers first employed in the Polish army and later in W European armies

Word Origin for uhlan

C18: via German from Polish ulan, from Turkish ōlan young man

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Word Origin and History for uhlan

uhlan

"cavalryman," 1753, from German Uhlan, from Polish ułan "a lancer," from Turkish oghlan "a youth." For sense evolution, cf. infantry.

uhlan

or u·lan

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