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lancers

[lan-serz, lahn-] / ˈlæn sərz, ˈlɑn- /


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In a stark contrast to Roman tactics, Persia relied on cavalry instead of infantry, including both heavy, armored lancers and highly mobile mounted bowmen.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

For three hours at Kaduna. 3,000 turbaned horsemen, 7,000 warriors in medieval chain mail, archers, lancers, musketeers, musicians, dancers, tumblers and snake charmers paraded by.

From Time Magazine Archive

Escorted by his clattering honor guard of Moorish lancers in a driving rain, El Caudillo took his stance on a lofty tribune.

From Time Magazine Archive

Both sides maneuvered warily for a great battle for the mountain passes due north of Madrid last captured by Napoleon's lancers in 1808.

From Time Magazine Archive

A long column of armored lancers was crossing the moat between the walls when Bran emerged from the tower,- Karstark men, following their lords into the castle.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin