noun
lancer
noun
1
A soldier, historically on horseback, armed with a lance.
"The lancers charged across the open field."
How to Use Lancer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cavalry soldier who fights with a lance.
Word Forms
lancers plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from French lancier, "one who carries a lance."