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    Lancer (?), n. [Cf. F. lancier.]
    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.

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    2. A lancet. [Obs.]

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    3. pl. (Dancing) A set of quadrilles of a certain arrangement. [Written also lanciers.]

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