lanzknecht

/ˈlantʃnɛkt/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a type of Landsknecht, a German mercenary soldier of the 15th to 17th centuries.

“During the Battle of Pavia, the lanzknechts played a crucial role in the outcome.”

Synonyms

  • mercenaries
  • soldiers

Antonyms

  • allies
  • neutrals