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Definition of lancers

lancers

/ˈlæn.sɚz/
lan · cers
Plural:lancers
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• noun

1

Soldiers of a cavalry regiment historically armed with lances.

Example

"The museum exhibit featured nineteenth-century uniforms worn by royal lancers during ceremonial parades."

2

A lively nineteenth-century form of quadrille or square dance for four or eight couples, or the music composed for it.

Example

"At the historical society ball, the guests enthusiastically danced a traditional set of lancers."

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• Nearby Words

lancehead
lancelet
lancer
lancers
lancet
lancetfish
land

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from French 'lancier', derived from Old French 'lance' (meaning spear), which traces back to Latin 'lancea'. The dance sense emerged in the early 19th century, named after the military formations it resembled.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lancers. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lancers
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