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. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A lancet. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
3.pl. (Dancing) A set of quadrilles of a certain arrangement. [ Written also lanciers. ] [ 1913 Webster ]