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- [oo-lahn, yoo-luh n]
- /ˈu lɑn, ˈyu lən/
- /ˈʊ.lɑːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oo-lahn, yoo-luh n]
- /ˈu lɑn, ˈyu lən/
Definitions of uhlan word
- noun uhlan one of a group of lancers in a light-cavalry unit, first appearing in Europe in the Polish army. 1
- noun uhlan one of such a group as later developed into heavy cavalry in western European armies, especially in Germany. 1
- noun uhlan a member of a body of lancers first employed in the Polish army and later in W European armies 0
- noun uhlan a mounted lancer or a cavalryman in Poland, Prussia, etc. 0
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Origin of uhlan
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < German < Polish ulan ≪ Turkish oğlan boy, lad
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Parts of speech for Uhlan
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uhlan popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.