The Collaborative International Dictionary
lanciers
Lancer \Lan"cer\, n. [Cf. F. lancier.]
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.A lancet. [Obs.]
pl. (Dancing) A set of quadrilles of a certain arrangement. [Written also lanciers.]
lanciers
lancers \lancers\ n.
A set of quadrilles for 8 or 16 couples. [WordNet sense 1]
Music appropriate for a set of lancers[1].
Wiktionary
lanciers
n. (plural of lancier English)