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Landsknecht

Landsknecht

9.9
A German foot soldier who served for pay in the 15th and 16th centuries
  • noun
  • /ˈlændsˌknaɪxt/
  • Archaic
translation icon : lanzknecht
  • The Landsknecht marched bravely into battle wearing his colorful uniform.
  • German Landsknecht

Examples

  • The Landsknecht fought bravely in the battle.

  • Historians study the tactics used by the Landsknecht in early modern warfare.

  • A Landsknecht was often recognized by his elaborate clothing and large sword.

  • Many Landsknechts were hired by various princes.

  • The Landsknecht was known for his colorful clothing and mercenary skills in battles during the 15th century.

  • Many armies relied on the bravery and strategic prowess of the Landsknecht, making them a formidable force in Europe.

  • Historical records show that a Landsknecht could earn a significant wage, highlighting the demand for mercenary soldiers at the time.

Synonyms

halberdier
vsLandsknecht
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A guard who carries a long pole weapon with an axe and point

is a mercenary foot soldier defined by nationality and service not weapon focus
gallowglass
vsLandsknecht
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A soldier from Scotland or Ireland who fought for pay in medieval times

is a German mercenary foot soldier in later centuries not this origin or era
Switzer
vsLandsknecht
  • Archaic
9.9

An old word for a person from Switzerland often hired as a soldier

is a German mercenary foot soldier of the 15th and 16th centuries

Surface Forms

Landsknecht singular
Landsknechts plural

Etymology

Landsknecht comes from the German parts land ('land' or 'country') and knecht ('servant' or 'soldier for hire'), and it was the name for German foot soldiers hired to fight in the 15th and 16th centuries. So it means a kind of mercenary soldier.