Results for uhlans

Definitions of uhlans:

A kind of militia among the modern Tartars; a light cavalry of the Polish armies, armed with lance, sabre, & c.; the famous light cavalry of the Prussian armies, chiefly employed as irregulars in foraging, in outpost duty, and suchlike.

Usage examples for uhlans:

• Uhlans have made their appearance at St. Cloud. "Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris", Henry Labouchère

• He knew I was not a coward, for I had led his Uhlans and what he said to me was this: Lose not a moment in going, Babache. "Francezka", Molly Elliot Seawell