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lanceman

lanceman

9.9
A soldier on horseback who fights using a long pole with a metal tip
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : lancero
  • The king's army included many lancemen who trained for years to master the lance.

Examples

  • The lanceman rode at the front of the cavalry charge, leading his unit into battle.

  • In medieval times, a skilled lanceman was highly valued for his bravery and strength.

  • The lanceman charged bravely into battle.

  • Many lancemen fought for their king during the war.

  • The lanceman charged forward, his lance aimed at the enemy cavalry.

  • In the medieval battle, the lanceman played a crucial role in the cavalry formation.

  • During jousts, the lanceman showcased his skill by expertly wielding his lance.

Synonyms

lancer
vslanceman
  • Literature
3 9.9

A soldier on horseback armed with a long spear, often in Europe in the past

is an older, less common term for that lance armed cavalry role
man-at-arms
vslanceman
  • Archaic
2 9.9

A soldier in medieval times who wears heavy armour and fights on horseback

is narrower to lance armed cavalry rather than general heavy mounted fighters
cavalryman
vslanceman
2 8.1

A soldier who fights on horseback or in vehicles

is used mainly for lance armed fighters rather than any mounted soldier
pikeman
vslanceman
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A soldier from long ago who carried a long spear to fight

is a mounted lance fighter, not a foot soldier with a pike
uhlan
vslanceman
  • Archaic
9.9

A soldier on horseback who carries a long spear used in Europe in the past

is a general old term rather than a regional historic type
cavalry soldier
vslanceman
6.0

A soldier who fights on horseback

is specific to lance use rather than general mounted service

Surface Forms

lanceman singular
lancemen plural

Morphology

lanceman = lance + man (transparent) = lance + man

A straightforward compound denoting a person (soldier) associated with the lance; the meaning is directly inferable.

Etymology

Lanceman is made from lance 'spear' and man 'person', so it named a soldier who fought with a lance. That is why a lanceman often means a cavalry fighter who rode at the front of a charge.