UHLAN


Meaning of UHLAN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ü- ˌ län, ü- ' ; ' yü-l ə n, ' ü-

Function: noun

Etymology: German, from Polish ulan, from Turkish o ğ lan boy, servant

Date: 1753

: any of a body of Prussian light cavalry orig. modeled on Tatar lancers

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