uhlan

[ oo-lahn, yoo-luh n ]

/ ˈu lɑn, ˈyu lən /

one of a group of lancers in a light-cavalry unit, first appearing in Europe in the Polish army.

one of such a group as later developed into heavy cavalry in western European armies, especially in Germany.

Origin of uhlan

1745–55; < German < Polish ulan ≪ Turkish oğlan boy, lad

uh-huh, uh-oh, uh-uh, uhde, uhf, uhlan, uhland, uhry, uht, uhthoff sign, uhuru

Even her professional eye no longer distinguished regiment from regiment, dragoon from grenadier, Uhlan from Hussar or Landsturm.

Somewhere in France |Richard Harding Davis
In fact, he was as noble-looking an Uhlan as ever, either before or after marriage, broke the heart of a rich brewer's daughter.

L. P. M. |J. Stewart Barney
"Nothing so alarming in this," thought Frank, experiencing quick relief, and awaiting the Uhlan's next words.

The Boy Scouts on the Trail |George Durston
"We want three eggs each," said the Uhlan roughly, addressing himself to me.

A Woman's Experience in the Great War |Louise Mack

At last came the announcement that her noble and gallant Uhlan had proposed, and been accepted—naturally.

The First Violin |Jessie Fothergill

uhlan

/ (ˈuːlɑːn, ˈjuːlən) /

history a member of a body of lancers first employed in the Polish army and later in W European armies

C18: via German from Polish ulan, from Turkish ōlan young man