lansquenet Definition
- 1a card game played with a deck of 52 cards
- 2a member of a German mercenary infantry organized in the 15th and 16th centuries
Using lansquenet: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lansquenet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
We spent the evening playing lansquenet.
Example
The lansquenets were known for their colorful uniforms and ferocity in battle.
Origins of lansquenet
from Middle French 'lancequin', from Italian 'lancia spezzata', meaning 'broken lance'
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Summary: lansquenet in Brief
The term 'lansquenet' [lan-skuh-net] refers to a card game played with a deck of 52 cards, or a member of a German mercenary infantry organized in the 15th and 16th centuries. It is not commonly used in modern English.
