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uhlan

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uhlan /ˈuːlɑːn , ˈjuːlɑːn , ʊˈlɑːn /
noun historical a cavalryman armed with a lance as a member of various European armies.
– ORIGIN mid 18th century: via French and German from Polish (h)ulan, from Turkish oğlan youth, servant.
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