lancer

• Ein Soldat der Kavallerie, der mit einer Lanze bewaffnet ist; historisch insbesondere ein leichter Reiter mit Lanze.

A noun referring to a historical cavalry soldier who is armed with a lance.

1. Cavalry soldierB2formal

   A soldier, especially in historical armies, who is armed with a lance and serves in a cavalry unit.

   Ulan

   • The lancers charged across the battlefield with their lances raised.
   • In the 19th century, lancers were a key part of many European armies.
   • The regiment of lancers was known for its speed and precision.

   Synonymehorsemantrooper