Meaning and Origin
What does the name Lancer mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Lancer
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Fiction
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Celtic
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English
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Gujarati
5%
Hebrew
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International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Lan"cer
Senses
- 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.
- A lancet.(Obs)
- pl.[Dancing] A set of quadrilles of a certain arrangement. Alt. spell.: lanciers
Etymology: Cf. F. lancier
Other Dictionary Sources
- (formerly) a cavalryman armed with a lance
Wiktionary
From French lancier (“lancer”)
- (military) A cavalry soldier armed with a lance weapon
lancer was also found in the following language(s): French