lancepesade

The English word “lancepesade” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

A grade within the rank of private, either assigned as assistants to corporals or performed the duties of corporals themselves.
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 lance fournie (a medieval military unit comprising an armored horseman and his supporting retinue, totaling about 5-10 men).

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