Lancer
Pronunciation : Lan"cer
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. lancier.]
Definition : 1. One who lances; one who carries a lance; especially, a member of a mounted body of men armed with lances, attached to the cavalry service of some nations. Wilhelm.
2. A lancet. [Obs.]
3. pl. (Dancing)
Defn: A set of quadrilles of a certain arrangement. [Written also lanciers.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913