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Webster 1913 Edition
Lancer
Lan′cer
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
lancier
.] 1.
One who lances; one who carries a lance; especially, a member of a mounted body of men armed with lances, attached to the cavalry service of some nations.
Wilhelm.
2.
A lancet.
[Obs.]
3.
pl.
(Dancing)
A set of quadrilles of a certain arrangement.
[Written also
lanciers
.] Webster 1828 Edition
Lancer
L'ANCER
,Noun.