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Synonyms for lancers


Grammar : Noun
Spell : lan-serz, lahn-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlæn sərz, ˈlɑn-

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Définition of lancers

Origin :
  • 1580s, "soldier armed with a lance," from French lancier, from Old French lance (see lance (n.)).
  • As in cavalry : noun troops riding horses
Example sentences :
  • No Lancers were seen with the column, certainly none with pennons.
  • Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
  • A serjeant-major of lancers was killed on him at "Zwei Brcken."
  • Extract from : « Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune » by Charles James Lever
  • There go the Lancers of Berg; you see their scarlet dolmans, don't you?
  • Extract from : « Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • Milhaud's Heavy Dragoons, with the 4th Lancers, came up at a gallop.
  • Extract from : « Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 (of 2) » by Charles Lever
  • A set of lancers had been danced with so much spirit and enjoyment that it had been encored.
  • Extract from : « Nell, of Shorne Mills » by Charles Garvice
  • He was in the 17th lancers with your uncle Charles, who was very fond of him.
  • Extract from : « The Martian » by George Du Maurier
  • The 9th Lancers charged with great gallantry among them, and defeated them.
  • Extract from : « Our Soldiers » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • General Roberts ordered him to send the Lancers at the enemy at a charge.
  • Extract from : « Our Soldiers » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • All take partners for the lancers and promenade around the hall!
  • Extract from : « The Octopus » by Frank Norris
  • "Thar's too big a crop o' lancers this year to suit me," muttered Bill.
  • Extract from : « The Talking Leaves » by William O. Stoddard

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