# lancepesade

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A grade within the rank of private, either assigned as assistants to corporals or performed the duties of corporals themselves.
2. A grade within the rank of corporal; also called lance corporals.

## 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).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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