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Definition of: uhlan
(
′län, ·län′, y′lən) noun
1. A cavalryman and lancer of a type originating in eastern Europe, formerly prominent in European armies, notably the German.
2. One of a body of Tatar militia. Also spelled ulan. [<G <Polish <Turkish ōghlān lad, servant]
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