noun
lancer
Lancer (noun) means a soldier, historically on horseback, armed with a lance. Example: “The lancers charged across the open field.”
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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.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French lancier, "one who carries a lance."
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What does “lancer” mean?
The word “lancer” means a soldier, historically on horseback, armed with a lance. In plain terms, a cavalry soldier who fights with a lance.
How do you use “lancer” in a sentence?
Here is “lancer” used in a sentence: “The lancers charged across the open field.”
What is another word for “lancer”?
Words with a similar meaning to “lancer” include uhlan.
What part of speech is “lancer”?
“Lancer” is a noun.
Where does the word “lancer” come from?
The word “lancer” comes from French. Borrowed from French lancier, "one who carries a lance.".
