uhlan

/ˈuːlɑːn/
noun
  1. A type of light cavalry soldier in European armies, originally from Poland, known for carrying a lance.
    • The uhlan charged across the field with his lance raised.
    • In the museum, we saw the uniform of a Polish uhlan from the 1800s.
    • The uhlan regiments were famous for their speed and skill on horseback.
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