lancers
[ lan-serz, lahn- ]
/ ˈlæn sərz, ˈlɑn- /
noun (used with a singular verb)
a set of quadrilles danced in sequence.
music for such a set of dances.
Origin of lancers
First recorded in 1860–65; plural of
lancer
Words nearby lancers
lancelot,
lancelot, sir,
lanceolate,
lancepod,
lancer,
lancers,
lancet,
lancet arch,
lancet clock,
lancet fish,
lancet window
Definition for lancers (2 of 2)
Example sentences from the Web for lancers
British Dictionary definitions for lancers (1 of 2)
lancers
/ (ˈlɑːnsəz) /
noun (functioning as singular)
a quadrille for eight or sixteen couples
a piece of music composed for this dance
British Dictionary definitions for lancers (2 of 2)
lancer
/ (ˈlɑːnsə) /
noun
(formerly) a cavalryman armed with a lance
- a member of a regiment retaining such a title
- (plural; capital when part of a name)the 21st Lancers
See also
lancers