LANSQUENET


Meaning of LANSQUENET in English

[ 'lα:nskəˌnɛt , 'lans- ]

■ noun

1》 historical a gambling game of German origin involving betting on cards turned up by the dealer.

2》 archaic variant of landsknecht .

Origin

C17: via Fr. from Ger. Landsknecht (see landsknecht ).

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