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1. (n.) uhlan
(formerly, in the Polish army) a lancer in a light-cavalry unit.
2. uhlan
one of such a group as later developed into heavy cavalry in W European armies, esp. in Germany.
Etymology: (1745–55; < G < Pol ulan&indirdesc; Turkish oğlan boy, lad)
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1. (noun) uhlan
one of a certain description of militia among the Tartars
2. (noun) uhlan
one 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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