Definitions for lancer

lancer lanc·er

Spelling: [lan-ser, lahn-]
IPA: /ˈlæn sər, ˈlɑn-/

Lancer is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 130 anagrams from letters in lancer (acelnr).

Definitions for lancer

noun

  1. a cavalry soldier armed with a lance.

Origin of lancer

From the Middle French word lancier, dating back to 1580-90. See lance1, -er2

Examples for lancer

For reasons of his own the lancer colonel does not intrude his company on the captives.

Too surprised to let go, the lancer followed his weapon from the saddle.

In comes an old 17th lancer sergeant, and I tell him what has been done to my cartoon.

Well, you must dress this lancer every morning in the same way.

I have made this hussar grasp a lancer by the throat, and thrust a sword into his side.

Stevenson was yet speaking when a lancer was seen approaching at a wild gallop.

The lancer made the pleased grimace of Cartouche when praised for his probity.

Stein was at my very heels, and the lancer had already turned his horse.

I suppose, Colonel, you have been charged by a Mexican lancer?

In all the morning's firing only one lancer had been wounded.

Word Value for lancer
Scrable

8

Words with friends

11

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