lansquenet

Meanings

• noun

  A Swiss soldier in the service of the Habsburg monarchs during the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Variants

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lang syne , lang synes , auld lang syne , auld lang synes

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Etymology

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From German Lanzenetter, a lanze (lance) netter, a soldier bearing a lance.

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Trivia

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1. Lansquenets were often paid in land grants rather than cash.

2. The term 'lansquenet' is also used in card games, specifically a variant of Cribbage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mercenaries: Soldiers who serve in the army of a foreign power for pay.

2. Swiss Mercenaries: Soldiers from Switzerland who served as mercenaries in the armies of various European rulers.

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Culture

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Lansquenets were mercenary soldiers, primarily from Switzerland, who served in the armies of various European rulers. They were known for their discipline, professionalism, and effectiveness in battle. The term 'lansquenet' came to be used more broadly to refer to any mercenary soldier.

How to Memorize "lansquenet"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a Swiss soldier carrying a lance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lansquenet' with the image of a disciplined Swiss soldier.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'lansquenet' comes from the German word for 'lance netter'.

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