lancepesade
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Etymology
From the Italian lancia spezzata, literally meaning "broken lance" or "broken spear", this term denotes a seasoned soldier who is not a part of a lances fournies (a medieval military unit comprising an armored horseman and his supporting retinue, totaling about 5-10 men).
Noun
lancepesade (plural lancepesades)
- A grade within the rank of private, either assigned as assistants to corporals or performed the duties of corporals themselves.
- A grade within the rank of corporal; also called lance corporals.
Derived terms
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