uhlan
nounOne of a body of horse cavalry that formed part of the Polish, German, Austrian, and Russian armies.
nounA soldier mounted and armed with a lance, and wearing a kind of semi-Oriental dress with loose hanging sleeves and very baggy trousers: originally known in the eastern countries of Europe.
nounOne of a certain description of militia among the Tartars.
nounOne of a kind of light cavalry of Tartaric origin, first introduced into European armies in Poland. They are armed with lances, pistols, and sabers, and are employed chiefly as skirmishers.
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