lansier

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French lancier, from Latin lanciārius.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /lɑnˈsiːr/
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  • Hyphenation: lan‧sier
  • Rhymes: -iːr

Noun

lansier m (plural lansiers, diminutive lansiertje n)

  1. a lancer, soldier armed with a lance
  2. in certain mechanized armies (e.g. in Belgium), member of certain cavalry regiments continuing lancer traditions
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