LANCER

Lan″cer (?), n. [[Cf. F. lancier.]] 1. 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. 2. A lancet.
3. 3. pl. (Dancing) A set of quadrilles of a certain arrangement. [Written also lanciers.]